CONVERTING A CIVIL UNION TO A MARRIAGE How do I get married if I am already in a civil union? Couples already in a civil union will always be able to get married in Illinois by going through the same steps as any couple, provided they meet certain requirements (be the same parties to the civil union, not be in process of dissolving their civil union, etc.). They will incur the same waiting periods and process requirements as any other eligible marrying couple. However, you are no longer able to make your marriage retroactive to the date of your civil union.
How much will it cost to get married if we are already in a civil union? Section 65(a) of the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act states: “The fee for application for a marriage license shall be waived in such circumstances.�
Can we still marry if we have an out-of-state civil union? Yes. Illinois residents who received a civil union elsewhere can still marry provided they meet the other requirements above.
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