Blue Springs Marriage Records
Blue Springs marriage records are kept by the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds at the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence. Blue Springs is a growing city in eastern Jackson County, part of the broader Kansas City metro area. Like all Missouri cities, Blue Springs does not issue marriage licenses through its City Clerk. The county Recorder handles every part of the marriage record process, from new applications to certified copies. This page covers the office location, fees, what you need to bring, and how to search for existing Blue Springs marriage records online or in person.
Blue Springs Quick Facts
Jackson County Serves Blue Springs
The Blue Springs City Clerk does not issue marriage licenses. Missouri law assigns that responsibility to the county Recorder of Deeds. For Blue Springs, the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds at the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence handles all marriage license applications and record requests. This is the sole location in Jackson County for marriage license services. The downtown Kansas City courthouse no longer processes them.
Jackson County has marriage records dating back to 1827. The Recorder's office stores the original filings, microfilm, and a searchable digital index. Blue Springs residents go to the Truman Courthouse along with residents from Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, and other Jackson County communities.
The Blue Springs city website provides general city information and government services.
The city government page covers local services but marriage records are not among them.
For anything related to marriage licenses or copies of filed records, contact the Jackson County Recorder. Blue Springs is about 15 minutes from the Truman Courthouse in Independence. Plan to arrive during morning hours when the office is less busy. You can also start your application online through the Jackson County website before making the trip.
Marriage License Office for Blue Springs
| Office | Jackson County Recorder of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address |
Historic Truman Courthouse 112 W. Lexington Ave, Suite 30 Independence, MO 64050 |
| Phone | (816) 881-4483 |
| records@jacksongov.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Blue Springs Marriage Fees
A marriage license from Jackson County costs $50. Certified copies are $10. These are the same fees for all Jackson County residents regardless of which city you live in. The fee is governed by Chapter 451 RSMo and includes portions for the Children's Trust Fund, domestic violence shelters, and county revenue.
Both people must come to the Truman Courthouse together with valid photo ID and Social Security numbers. You must be 18 or older. If you were married before, know the month and year it ended. No blood test. No waiting period. The license works for 30 days anywhere in Missouri. Jackson County lets couples file their own completed license after the ceremony, or the officiant can do it. Either way, it must be returned within 15 days.
Search Blue Springs Marriage Records Online
Jackson County offers a free online marriage records search. You can look up records by name from the collection dating back to 1827. The tool is free to use and gives basic filing information. For certified copies, you need to contact the Recorder's office directly or visit in person. An online application is also available if you want to start the license process before going to the Truman Courthouse.
State resources can supplement your search. The Missouri Bureau of Vital Records has a central marriage index from 1948 onward. The Missouri State Archives has microfilm copies of Jackson County marriage records. FamilySearch also indexes some Missouri marriage records for free. All marriage records in the state are public under the Sunshine Law.
Blue Springs Marriage License Steps
If you live in Blue Springs and want to get married, here is how it works. Go to the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence with your partner. Both of you need valid photo ID and your Social Security number. You must be 18 or older. If either person was married before, bring the month and year that marriage ended. There is no blood test. No waiting period. Pay the $50 fee and the staff prints your license while you wait.
Missouri law under Chapter 451 allows clergy, ordained ministers, and judges of courts of record to perform weddings. The ceremony can happen anywhere in Missouri within 30 days of the license being issued. Two witnesses must sign the license. After the wedding, you or your officiant must return the signed license to the Jackson County Recorder within 15 days. Jackson County is one of the few in Missouri that lets couples file their own license. Once filed, the marriage becomes a public record.
The state Bureau of Vital Records also gets a copy of the filing. Under Chapter 193 RSMo, Missouri maintains a central index of all marriages statewide. Your Blue Springs marriage record will be in both the Jackson County files and the state system. For certified copies, you can go to either source, though the county office is usually quicker for recent records. If you want to do a name change through Social Security, you will need the certified version.
Nearby Cities
These cities share the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds for marriage records. All residents use the same Truman Courthouse in Independence.
Jackson County Records Page
The Jackson County page covers everything about marriage records that applies to Blue Springs and all other cities in the county. It includes the full fee schedule, search tools, and office details.