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Voluntary Conversion of Civil Union to Marriage

Please note that the legal information presented on this page is written for those living in the state of Illinois.

What Does it Mean?

A Voluntary Conversion of Civil Union to Marriage is the process through which a civil union legally becomes a marriage.

Things You Should Know

Two partners in a civil union can file for a marriage license – without paying the filing fee – so long as:  

  • the civil union has NOT been dissolved, nor is there a pending dissolution of civil union case; and 
  • the marriage would NOT be legally prohibited

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