Amend Marriage Certificates

There are several state statutes and regulations that govern the process to amend marriage certificates. Depending on the item being amended, the procedures that you need to follow will vary. We have provided some of the common questions and answers regarding amending a marriage license. If your situation is not addressed or if you would like to verify the information needed, please contact the Amendment Unit at 785-296-1434.

Note: We reserve the right to accept or decline requests using information you provide or we may require that additional court records be obtained to process the amendment in order to ensure that we are in compliance with the state statutes and regulations.

  1. The party’s name, date of birth, place of birth, or parent’s names are incorrect. How do I change those items?
  2. The date or place of marriage is incorrect. How do I correct the date of marriage or place of marriage?
  3. Where do I mail my request or documentation?
  4. What is the cost? Are there any fees?