Grant County Marriage License
Grant County marriage license records are managed by the Court Clerk in Medford, Oklahoma. This small county in north-central Oklahoma has a population of about 4,169 people. Despite its size, the Court Clerk handles all marriage license applications and keeps records going back to 1907. If you are looking to search for an existing Grant County marriage license or plan to apply for a new one, the courthouse on Guthrie Street in Medford is where you need to go. Both people applying must visit the office together, and no appointment is needed for most visits.
Grant County Marriage License Overview
Grant County Court Clerk Office
The Grant County Court Clerk operates out of the Grant County Courthouse at 112 E. Guthrie St. in Medford. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Note that this office closes at 4:00, which is a bit earlier than many other Oklahoma counties. Plan your visit so you arrive with enough time for the clerk to process your application.
| Phone | (580) 395-2828 |
|---|---|
| Address | 112 E. Guthrie St., Medford, OK 73759 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Grant County is named after President Ulysses S. Grant. Medford serves as the county seat and is where all county offices are based. If you have questions before your visit, call the clerk at (580) 395-2828. In a small county like Grant, staff may be limited, so calling ahead is a good idea to make sure someone is available to help you when you arrive.
How to Get a Marriage License in Grant County
The process in Grant County is simple. Both people go to the courthouse in Medford at the same time. You each bring a valid form of ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or certified birth certificate all work. The clerk has you fill out the application and checks your identification. If both of you are 18 or older, you get the marriage license right then. No wait. Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 43, adults do not face a waiting period.
The license is good for 10 days from the date it is issued. Your ceremony must happen within that period. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license. Two adult witnesses also sign it. Then you bring the completed license back to the Grant County Court Clerk. Try to return it within 5 days. The law allows up to 30 days, but getting it back sooner helps keep records accurate.
Any ordained minister, judge, or retired judge can perform the ceremony. As of November 2022, ministers do not need to register their credentials with the Court Clerk before officiating a marriage in Oklahoma.
Marriage License Requirements in Grant County
Both applicants need valid identification. The legal age to marry in Grant County without parental consent is 18. If you are 16 or 17, one parent or guardian must come with you and sign the consent form. There is a 72-hour waiting period for minors between the application and when the license is issued. Nobody under 16 can apply unless a court orders it.
There is no blood test required. Oklahoma got rid of that rule in 2005. There is no residency requirement either. You can live anywhere and still get your marriage license in Grant County. If you were divorced in Oklahoma, state law says you must wait six months before you can marry someone new. The only exception is if you are remarrying your former spouse. Two witnesses who are competent adults must be present at the ceremony itself.
- Valid photo ID for both applicants
- Both must appear in person at the same time
- Parental consent needed for ages 16-17
- No blood test and no residency rule
- Two witnesses required at the wedding
- 6-month wait after an Oklahoma divorce
Note: Foreign IDs must be accompanied by a translated birth certificate when applying for a marriage license in any Oklahoma county.
Grant County Marriage License Fees
A Grant County marriage license costs $50. That is the standard fee across all 77 Oklahoma counties. You can bring it down to $5 if you have an original premarital counseling certificate. Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 43, Section 5.1, the counseling must be at least four hours with a licensed therapist, religious representative, or person trained in a nationally recognized program. The certificate must be the original. No copies or faxes work.
Copies of existing marriage records cost about $1 for the first page and 50 cents per page after that. Add 50 cents for certification. In a small county like Grant, check with the clerk about accepted payment methods. Some smaller offices only take cash.
Search Grant County Marriage Records Online
You can look up Grant County court records through the OSCN dockets page for Grant County. This is a free state tool that covers all 77 counties. Search by name or case number to find records filed in the Grant County courts. Not all marriage records appear online, but it is a solid place to start.
The OKCountyRecords search for Grant County is another option, especially for land records tied to the same county offices.
The OKCountyRecords portal for Grant County gives access to indexed records from the courthouse in Medford.
If you need a certified copy of a Grant County marriage license, the online tools will not have it. You have to contact the Court Clerk directly. Call (580) 395-2828 or mail your request to the courthouse at 112 E. Guthrie St., Medford, OK 73759. Include the names on the license and the approximate date. Marriage records in Oklahoma are public, so anyone can request a copy regardless of whether they are named on the document.
Grant County Marriage Record History
Grant County was created at Oklahoma statehood in 1907. Marriage records have been kept at the courthouse since that year. The county is one of the smaller ones in the state, but its records are well maintained. The Oklahoma Historical Society may have supplemental records or microfilm from Grant County's early years if you are doing genealogy research or looking for very old marriage records.
The Oklahoma Legislature website has the full text of Title 43, which covers all marriage license laws in the state. This is useful if you want to read the exact statutes that apply to your situation.
Cities in Grant County
Medford is the county seat. No cities in Grant County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All residents of the county, whether in Medford, Pond Creek, Wakita, Deer Creek, or any other Grant County community, go to the same Court Clerk office for their marriage license. The courthouse in Medford serves the entire county.
Nearby Counties
Grant County sits in north-central Oklahoma. Since there is no residency requirement, you can apply for a marriage license in any of these neighboring counties if it is more convenient.