MO HB903

Applicants for marriage licenses under 25 years of age must complete at least three hours of premarital counseling and submit a certificate of compliance to the recorder of deeds.

Premarital counseling may be conducted by clergy members, licensed psychologists/psychiatrists, licensed therapists/counselors, high school counselors, or married couples married for at least 25 years.

Declares common-law marriages null and void in Missouri.

Imposes a $20 fee for marriage license issuance, with $15 directed to the children's trust fund and $5 to domestic violence shelters; counties may impose an additional fee of up to $5 for premarital counseling compliance.

Imposes a $7 fee for certified copies of marriage licenses, with all revenue directed to the children's trust fund.