Cimarron County Marriage License

Cimarron County marriage license records are filed at the courthouse in Boise City, the westernmost county seat in Oklahoma. Located in the Panhandle region, Cimarron County is the least populated county in the state with just over 2,200 residents as of the 2020 census. The Court Clerk has maintained marriage records since 1908. If you need to apply for a new Cimarron County marriage license or request copies of an older one, the clerk's office at 1 Courthouse Square handles everything. You can also search court records through the Oklahoma State Courts Network or look up land records on OKCountyRecords.com going back to April 1985.

Cimarron County Court Clerk Contact

Paula Rodman is the County Clerk in Cimarron County. The office handles marriage licenses, land records, and other filings. Call (580) 544-2221 for questions about marriage license applications or copies. The fax number is (580) 544-2006. You can also reach the office by email at countyclerk@cimarroncounty.net. Hours are slightly different from most Oklahoma counties, running 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM instead of the more common 8:00 or 8:30 start.

How to Apply for a Marriage License in Cimarron County

Both people must come to the courthouse together. Bring valid ID. The clerk will have you fill out the application and sign it. If both of you are 18 or older, there is no wait. You get the license that day.

For applicants aged 16 or 17, a parent or guardian must be present to give consent. A 72-hour waiting period applies for minors. No one under 16 can get a Cimarron County marriage license except by court order. There is no blood test required anywhere in Oklahoma. That rule was dropped in 2005. You also do not need to live in Cimarron County or in Oklahoma to apply here. Couples from Texas, Kansas, Colorado, or New Mexico sometimes cross into Boise City to get their marriage license since the Panhandle borders all of those states.

Once issued, the license stays valid for 10 days. After the ceremony, the officiant and two witnesses who are 18 or older must sign it. Return the signed license to the Cimarron County Court Clerk within 30 days. Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 43, Section 7, judges, retired judges, and ordained ministers can perform the ceremony.

Marriage License Requirements in Cimarron County

The state sets these rules and they are the same in every county:

• Both applicants appear in person with valid ID
• Proof of age required
• Ages 18+ no parental consent needed
• Ages 16-17 need parental consent and a 72-hour wait
• No blood test required
• No residency requirement

If either person got divorced in Oklahoma, a six-month waiting period applies before remarrying someone new. That restriction is in Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes. It does not apply if you are remarrying your former spouse.

Cimarron County Marriage License Fees

The standard fee is $50. Every county in Oklahoma charges the same amount. If you complete qualifying premarital counseling, the fee drops to $5 under Oklahoma Statute 43 O.S. 5.1. You need the original certificate. Copies are not accepted.

Record copies follow the state schedule: $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Given the small size of the county, the office can usually process requests quickly.

Cimarron County Marriage Records and the Panhandle

Cimarron County has an unusual history that affects its records. Before 1890, this area was known as "No Man's Land" or the "Public Land Strip." It was not part of any state or territory. The county was created on July 16, 1907 from Beaver County when Oklahoma became a state. Marriage records start from 1908, while land records go back a bit further to 1904. Probate records also begin in 1908.

Because Cimarron County is so far from the rest of Oklahoma and has such a small population, the courthouse handles a smaller volume of marriage license applications than most counties. But the same rules and fees apply. The clerk provides the same services you would get in Oklahoma City or Tulsa. The isolation of the Panhandle just means fewer people walk through the door each day.

Search Cimarron County Marriage Records Online

Cimarron County court records are searchable on the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN). The system is free and you can look up cases by name or case number. Marriage license filings are part of the Court Clerk's records in the system.

For land records, OKCountyRecords.com has Cimarron County data going back to April 1985 with records added in real-time.

This search portal gives you access to indexed documents for Cimarron County. It is useful for cross-referencing marriage license records with other public filings.

Other statewide tools include the On Demand Court Records site and the Oklahoma Department of Health for vital records. The Oklahoma Historical Society may have older Panhandle-area documents as well.

Getting Copies of Cimarron County Marriage Records

In person, visit the courthouse during business hours. The clerk maintains all marriage records. Just ask for the names and date you need.

By mail, send your request to Cimarron County Court Clerk, P.O. Box 145, Boise City, OK 73933. Include the names of both parties, the approximate date, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment. Records go back to 1908.

Cities in Cimarron County

Cimarron County has no cities large enough for a dedicated page on this site. Boise City is the county seat and the primary population center. Keyes and Kenton are the only other notable communities. With a total county population of about 2,300, all residents use the same courthouse in Boise City for marriage license needs.

Nearby Counties

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