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The marriage license is valid for 60 days, and is valid only in the county in which it was issued, which means that your marriage ceremony must take place within that county. There is a one-day waiting period before the license becomes effective.
A state of Illinois marriage license is valid for 60 days, meaning you need to hold your wedding ceremony within 60 days of acquiring the license. Note that the licenses don't become valid until the day after they are issued, so you cannot get married the same day you acquire the license.
A state of Illinois marriage license is valid for 60 days, meaning you need to hold your wedding ceremony within 60 days of acquiring the license. Note that the licenses don't become valid until the day after they are issued, so you cannot get married the same day you acquire the license.
Further Information. There is an overnight waiting period in the State of Illinois. You must obtain your marriage license no later than one day before you are married.
Can I Get Married the Same Day in Chicago? Even though you receive your license right after applying, it's not valid until 1 day later. So, plan to save your “I Do's” for at least 24 hours after you get your license. Once you receive it, the license is valid for up to 60 days.
You'll typically have to apply for and obtain your marriage license with your county before you schedule your ceremony, although some jurisdictions let you schedule your ceremony at the same time as you schedule your license appointment.
After applying for an Illinois marriage license at the county clerk's office where the wedding is taking place, it will be issued to you immediately. There are no waiting periods and the license is valid for up to 60 days and takes effect the day after it was issued.
The first step is to file a Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130, with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for your spouse (husband or wife) to immigrate to the United States.