Marriage Licenses and Weddings
You may obtain a marriage license at the clerks office in Winfield or Arkansas City. To obtain a marriage license you must file an application with the court clerk’s office and pay a fee of $80.00 in cash only. When you apply for the license you must provide a photo I.D. for both the prospective bride and groom however there is no requirement that both parties be present to apply for the license. There is a 3 day waiting period between the time that your apply for the marriage license and the license may be issued. If you wish to have a judge perform your wedding ceremony you may obtain information concerning the judges availability and cost for performing the ceremony from clerks office.
Perform your wedding ceremony: you may obtain information concerning the judge’s availability and cost for performing the ceremony from clerk’s office.
Cowley County District Court
Cowley County Courthouse
311 E 9th PO Box 472
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone: 620.221.5470
Fax: 620.221.1097
Kansas Judicial Branch Page
Cowley County Courthouse
City Hall Building P.O. Box 1152
Arkansas City, KS 67005
Phone: 620.441.4520
Fax: 620.442.7213
Kansas Judicial Branch Page
District Court Clerk
Court Clerk
Marilyn Leith
The Court Clerk's office is located in the main courthouse in Winfield. Deputy Court clerks are located at both Winfield and Arkansas City.
Hours M-F
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.