Search Choctaw County Marriage License Records

Choctaw County marriage license records are maintained by the Court Clerk in Hugo, Oklahoma. The courthouse at 300 E. Duke Street has kept marriage records since November 1907, when the county was created at statehood. Whether you want to apply for a new Choctaw County marriage license or need copies of an existing one, the Court Clerk's office is the place to go. You can also search for records on the Oklahoma State Courts Network online. The Choctaw County Genealogical Society in Hugo can help with historical marriage record research for those tracing family lines that go back before statehood.

Choctaw County Court Clerk Office

The Court Clerk handles marriage license applications and record requests in Choctaw County. Call (580) 326-7554 for marriage record questions. The County Clerk, Emily VanWorth, manages land records at a separate line: (580) 326-3778. Make sure you call the right office depending on what you need.

The Choctaw County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 1056, Hugo, OK) is also a useful resource if you need help finding old marriage records from the early 1900s.

How to Get a Choctaw County Marriage License

Both parties must appear in person before the clerk. You fill out a written application and both applicants sign it under oath. The clerk needs to see valid ID showing your full legal name and age. A birth certificate, driver's license, or passport all work. You must also provide your full name as you want it to appear after the marriage.

If both people are 18 or older, there is no wait. The license is issued the same day. For applicants aged 16 or 17, a parent or legal guardian must come along to give consent. The application sits on file for at least 72 hours before the clerk can hand over the license. No blood test is required. There is no rule that says you must live in Choctaw County or even in Oklahoma.

The license is good for 10 days after it is issued. After the ceremony, the officiant and two adult witnesses sign the document. It must be returned to the Choctaw County Court Clerk within 30 days. Under Title 43, Section 7 of Oklahoma law, ordained ministers, judges, and retired judges are authorized to perform marriages. Ministers have not been required to file their credentials with the Court Clerk since November 2022.

Choctaw County Marriage License Requirements

Oklahoma uses the same rules across all 77 counties. Here is what you need for a Choctaw County marriage license:

• Both applicants in person with valid ID (birth certificate, driver's license, passport)
• Full legal name and age shown on ID
• Must provide the name to be known as after marriage
• Ages 18+ need no parental consent
• Ages 16-17 require parental consent and a 72-hour wait
• No blood test and no residency rule

If either applicant was divorced in Oklahoma, they must wait six months before they can marry someone new. This is under Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes. That rule does not apply if you are remarrying your former spouse.

Choctaw County Marriage License Fees

The fee is $50. That is the standard across Oklahoma. If you complete premarital counseling under Oklahoma Statute 43 O.S. 5.1, the fee drops to $5. The original certificate is required. Copies and faxes will not work for the discount.

Record copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page. These fees apply whether you pick up copies in person or have them mailed to you.

Note: The Choctaw Nation also issues its own marriage licenses for tribal members, which is a separate process from the county.

Search Choctaw County Marriage Records Online

Choctaw County court records are searchable on the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN). You can look up cases by name or number for free. Marriage license filings are included in the Court Clerk's records and show up in the system.

For land records, OKCountyRecords.com has Choctaw County data going back to January 1981. The screenshot below shows the search portal for Choctaw County.

This tool lets you search indexed land and court documents for Choctaw County. It is a good way to cross-reference marriage filings with other public records in the area.

Additional statewide resources include the On Demand Court Records (ODCR) system for case lookups and the Oklahoma State Department of Health for vital records. The Oklahoma Historical Society may have older documents from the area, especially from before statehood when this region was part of the Choctaw Nation.

Getting Copies of Choctaw County Marriage Records

In person, visit the Court Clerk's office at the Choctaw County Courthouse. Give the clerk the names of both parties and the marriage date. They will find the record and make copies for you.

By mail, send a request to Choctaw County Court Clerk, 300 E. Duke, Hugo, OK 74743. Include the names of both spouses, the approximate date, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and your payment. The office has marriage records from November 1907 to the present. Court and land records also go back to 1907.

Cities in Choctaw County

Choctaw County does not have any cities large enough for a dedicated page. Hugo is the county seat and the main population center. Other towns in the county include Fort Towson, Soper, Sawyer, and Boswell. Residents from all of these communities use the Choctaw County Court Clerk in Hugo for marriage license services.

Nearby Counties

If Hugo is not convenient, these neighboring counties also process marriage licenses: