Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in Illinois.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: June, August & September (avg 70°F) · golden hour in August: ~6:52 PM–7:52 PM
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Cote Lake, Eagle Island & Lake Manteno
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × Illinois's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System. Golden hour: computed for the county seat, mid-month.
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Plan ahead1 day waiting period after getting the license · 2 witnesses must sign
Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
Illinois accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the county clerk.
Illinois allows ordained ministers and other religious officials to solemnize marriages without registration.
750 ILCS 5/209Kankakee County Clerk's Office
189 E Court St, 1st Floor, Kankakee, IL 60901
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Kankakee County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (815) 937-2990 and confirm that Kankakee County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license to the Kankakee County clerk within 10 days. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Kankakee County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. Illinois accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the county clerk.
No — Kankakee County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
2 witnesses must sign the marriage license.
The completed marriage license must be returned within 10 days. As the officiant, returning it is usually your job — don't leave it in a glovebox.
Kankakee County Clerk's Office — 189 E Court St, 1st Floor, Kankakee, IL 60901 — phone (815) 937-2990.
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Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.