McLean County, IL · McLean County

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Petition for Waiver of Waiting Period for Marriage License

This petition asks the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court to waive the one-day waiting period for a marriage license, and is filed by the prospective spouses.

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City of McLean County · McLean County, McLean County, Illinois
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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mcleancountyil.gov
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What this form is

The petitioners ask the court to waive the one-day waiting period imposed on the effective date of marriage licenses and make a license effective when issued. The document requests both petitioners’ names and a case number, and includes a signature and sworn statement line plus a section for the judge’s order. The order applies to a license issued within fourteen days of its date.

Who needs it

Prospective spouses seeking a court waiver of the one-day waiting period for a marriage license use this petition.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This petition does not require a notary; it includes a line for the petitioners to sign and swear before an unnamed official.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Petition

    Download the Marriage License Waiting Period Waiver Petition PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Petition

    Enter both petitioners’ names and the case number, then complete the signature and sworn statement line.

  3. 3

    Check for Attachments

    The document text does not list any attachments.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County

    Submit the petition to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the marriage license waiting period waiver petition request?
It asks the court to waive the one-day waiting period and make a marriage license effective when issued.
Who uses this petition?
The petition is for prospective spouses asking the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court to waive the one-day waiting period for their marriage license.
Do I need a notary for the Marriage License Waiting Period Waiver Petition?
No. The petition does not require a notary, though it includes a line for the petitioners to sign and swear before an unnamed official.
How do I submit the petition?
Submit it to the county office named on the form. Check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Waiver of Waiting Period for Marriage License doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.