Georgia Esser
Recorder of Deeds 
Ronda Bernady - Deputy Clerk
APEX Marriage License Application Portal allows you to fill out your application online prior to finalizing the purchase of your marriage license. The application must be filled out within 30 days of intended date of ceremony. You may call or email to set up the office appointment to provide your forms of identification, pay the fee and pick up your license. Your license will then be valid for 30 days and must be returned to this office within 15 days after the ceremony. Certified copies will be issued when the license is complete and returned to the office. Click on the link below to start application. ***mocooper.fidlar.com/MOCooper/Apex.WebPortal/ Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM by appointment $62.00 for License/Certified Copy Combo License Fee: $53.00 ~ Certified Copy: $9.00 Payable by Cash or Credit Card (See PDF options below for absent applicant situations) MO STATUTE 451.100
MARRIAGE MAY BE SOLEMINIZED BY WHOM. Marriages may be solemnized by any clergyman, either active or retired, who is in good standing with any church or synagogue in this state. Marriages may also be solemnized, without compensation, by any judge, including a municipal judge. Marriages may also be solemnized by a religious society, religious institution, or religious organization of this state, according to the regulations and customs of the society, institution or organization, when either party to the marriage is a member of such society, institution or organization. Links & ResourcesPROPERTY FRAUD ALERT SIGN UP (Click below)
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Cooper County Recorder of Deeds 200 Main Street - Room 26 Boonville, MO 65233 660-882-2161 OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) 9 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 5 PM "Marriage licenses by appointment only" Submit specific document requests to: [email protected] Copy fees are $1.00 per page - pick up or email $2.00 email fee applies Convenience fee is collected if paid by credit/debit, ($1.55 if under $60.00) We do not provide title, easement or lien searches. Contact a title company or an attorney for those types of services. Recordings may be presented in person, by mail or "E-record." (E-record is done through an online vendor listed below) Paper documents received by mail or drop off will be recorded and returned as soon as possible and done in order of receipt. Recording & Document Fees Payable by check, cash or credit card 2026 Document Fee Adjustments
A cover page may be printed for your document to meet recording requirements (see pdf below)
PRICES VALID THROUGH August 27, 2026
Marriage License/Certificate Certified Copy Requests Proof of name change for either party due to a MARRIAGE will require a raised seal, "certified copy" of your original marriage license. (This is NOT the keepsake copy from your church or officiant) Certified copies may be obtained from the County where you purchased your license. This may differ from the actual location of your marriage ceremony. Cooper County certified copies may be purchased for $9.00, payable by check, credit/debit card or cash. Requests may be submitted by email, phone, or in person and will be sent upon receipt of payment. [email protected] 660-882-2161 | ||
* * * ABSENT Applicant Marriage License Applications * * *
These may be used ONLY when one party is not able to apply in person due to incarceration,
active military duty, or has a diagnosed significant disability.
Affidavit of Absent Applicant Incarceration - Attach photo ID
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Affidavit of Absent Applicant
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Affidavit of Absent Applicant
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