Kentucky Cities Marriage Records

Kentucky has 18 major cities with populations over 20,000 residents. While city governments handle many local services, marriage licenses are not issued by city clerks in Kentucky. Instead, couples must apply for marriage licenses through the county clerk's office in the county where they wish to marry. Each city listed below is located within a specific county, and we provide information about which county clerk's office serves that area. Select your city to learn about obtaining marriage records, license requirements, and contact information for the appropriate county clerk.