Caddo County Marriage License Search

Caddo County marriage license records are kept at the Court Clerk's office in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Whether you need to apply for a new marriage license or look up an old one, the Caddo County courthouse is where those records live. The clerk's office has maintained marriage records since 1902, which makes it one of the older collections in the state. You can search for Caddo County marriage license filings through the Oklahoma State Courts Network or visit the courthouse on SW 2nd Street to get a certified copy. The staff can help you find what you need if you have the names of both parties and an approximate date.

Caddo County Court Clerk Office

The Caddo County Court Clerk handles all marriage license applications and record requests. The office is in the courthouse at 110 SW 2nd Street in Anadarko. You can call ahead at (405) 247-3393 to confirm hours or ask about your visit. The staff is able to help with copies and searches for older records. If you prefer to send a fax, use (405) 247-6510.

The County Clerk handles land records and can be reached at (405) 247-6609. That is a separate office from the Court Clerk. For marriage license matters, always call the Court Clerk line first.

How to Get a Marriage License in Caddo County

Both people who want to get married must show up at the Court Clerk's office at the same time. You fill out the application in person and sign it under oath. Bring a valid form of ID such as a driver's license, birth certificate, passport, or military ID. The clerk will check your age and identity before processing the application. If both applicants are 18 or older, there is no wait. You get the license the same day.

For applicants aged 16 or 17, a parent or legal guardian must also be present to give consent. The minor must bring a certified birth certificate as proof of age. Under Oklahoma law, there is a 72-hour waiting period for applicants under 18. The application sits on file for at least three days before the clerk can issue the license. No blood test is required in Caddo County or anywhere else in Oklahoma. That rule was removed back in 2005.

Once the license is issued, it stays valid for 10 days. The ceremony must take place within that window. After the wedding, the officiant and two witnesses aged 18 or older sign the license. Then the signed document must go back to the Caddo County Court Clerk within 30 days. Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 43, Section 7, ordained ministers, judges, and retired judges can all perform ceremonies. Ministers no longer need to file credentials with the Court Clerk as of November 2022.

The original premarital counseling certificate is required if you want the reduced fee. No copies, faxes, or emails will be accepted for the discount.

Caddo County Marriage License Requirements

Oklahoma sets the same basic rules for every county. Here is what you need to bring when you apply in Caddo County:

• Valid photo ID for both applicants (driver's license, passport, military ID, or birth certificate)
• Proof of age for each person
• Parental consent if either applicant is 16 or 17
• Original premarital counseling certificate for the reduced fee
• Social Security numbers (you do not need to bring the card)

There is no residency rule. You do not have to live in Caddo County or even in Oklahoma. Couples from Texas, Kansas, or anywhere else can apply here. If either person was divorced in Oklahoma, there is a six-month waiting period before they can remarry someone new. That rule does not apply if you are remarrying your former spouse. This comes from Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

The Caddo County Genealogical Society can also help with historical marriage record research for those tracing family lines.

Marriage License Fees in Caddo County

The standard fee is $50. That is the same in every Oklahoma county. If you and your partner complete a premarital counseling program that meets the requirements under Oklahoma Statute 43 O.S. 5.1, the fee drops to just $5. You must bring the original certificate. The clerk will not accept copies or faxed versions.

Certified copies of existing marriage records cost $1.50 each. That is the price whether you pick them up in person or request them by mail. If you want a copy mailed to you, include a check or money order with your written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Search Caddo County Marriage Records Online

You can look up Caddo County court records through the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN). The OSCN lets you search by case number or party name. Marriage license records filed with the Court Clerk are included in the system. It is free to search and you do not need an account.

The screenshot below shows the OK County Records search portal where you can look up Caddo County land and court records. This is a helpful tool for cross-referencing marriage license filings with other public records in the county.

You can search Caddo County records on OKCountyRecords.com for additional document types.

This portal gives you access to indexed land and court documents for Caddo County going back several decades.

Caddo County also offers a separate land records portal. You can view it at caddook.avenuinsights.com for property-related document searches.

The land records database can be useful if you are researching a couple's property history alongside their marriage license filing.

For statewide court searches, the OSCN main page lets you search across all 77 Oklahoma counties at once. The On Demand Court Records (ODCR) site provides another way to look up case information. You can also check with the Oklahoma State Department of Health for vital records that may include marriage data.

Note: Most Caddo County marriage records from 1902 to the mid-1990s are only available through the Court Clerk's office in person or by mail.

Getting Copies of Caddo County Marriage Records

You can request copies two ways. In person, just go to the Court Clerk's office at the courthouse. Tell them the names of both spouses and the approximate date of marriage. They will pull the record and make a certified copy while you wait. The cost is $1.50 per copy.

By mail, send a written request to Caddo County Court Clerk, P.O. Box 68, Anadarko, OK 73005. Your letter should include the full names of both parties, the approximate marriage date, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment by check or money order. Make the payment out to the Caddo County Court Clerk. The office will mail the certified copy back to you once they find the record.

Cities in Caddo County

Caddo County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Anadarko is the county seat and the largest city. Other towns in the county include Fort Cobb, Hinton, Carnegie, Hydro, Lookeba, Cement, Apache, Cyril, and Binger. Residents of these towns all use the Caddo County Court Clerk in Anadarko for marriage license services.

Nearby Counties

If the Caddo County office does not work for your schedule, these surrounding counties also issue marriage licenses: