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Paducah is the largest city in Kentucky's Jackson Purchase Region and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. It is located at the confluence of the Tennessee River and the Ohio River. The population was 26,307 at the 2000 census. Twenty blocks of Downtown Paducah have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
It is the hub for the Paducah Micropolitan Area, which includes McCracken, Ballard and Livingston counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Illinois; which had a population of 98,127 in 2006.
There is a Paducah, Texas which was named after Paducah, Kentucky and is the only other American city to share its name.
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Paducah Weddings
Traditions
Why Paducah?
Marriage License Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any KY county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
- Cost of License -
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $34.50 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash, certified check, cashier's check, or money order.
- Residency Requirements -
What are the residency requirements for Kentucky?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Kentucky to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
- Waiting Period -
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
- Age Requirement -
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order. A minor who is pregnant does not need parental consent as long as the pregnancy is verified in a written statement by a licensed physician. Minors can not marry if parents or guardians are not residents of the state.
- Blood Tests and Physical Exams -
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
- License Expires -
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued.
- Divorced and Widowed Applicants -
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided.
- How Do I Legally Change My Name? -
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
- Miscellaneous Questions -
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
- County Clerk Address and Phone Number List -
McCracken County Clerk 301 S 6th St, # 2 Paducah, KY 42002 502-444-4700
How To Get There
Get in
By Car
Most visitors will arrive by car: Interstate Highway 24 describes a semi-circle Paducah from the northwest where it crosses the Ohio River into Southern Illinois to the southeast where it meets the Purchase Parkway at Gilbertsville and the the Western Kentucky Parkway near Lake Barkley. You could also reach Paducah from the east or the west using U.S. Highway 60.
By Plane
There are a few commercial flights per day from the Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 4 miles west of town to and from Memphis, Tennessee, via Northwest Airlines. Most locals however prefer to fly out of Nashville International Airport (BNA).
By Boat
Where the Tennessee River meets the Ohio River, just upstream from where the Ohio meets the Mississippi. River boats, like the Delta Queen, often stop at the riverfront in Paducah.
Get around
Districts
- Market District. Revitalized starting in the early 1990s, Paducah's riverfront downtown boasts a charming restaurants, shops, museums and an active farmer's market. A particularly unique offering is that of the mural-covered Ohio River flood walls, which are well worth an afternoon of your time.
- Lowertown Arts District. The centerpiece of Paducah's Artist Relocation Program, Lowertown plays host to a dozen or so art galleries of varying reputation, one of the friendly coffee houses ever and a fine-dining fusion style restaurant. How could you go wrong? In general the feel of the neighborhood is reminicient of New Orleans' Garden District, at least before the storm and floods of 2005. If you make art yourself the city might even be willing to buy you a house here.
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Best Time to Go
Climate
Paducah, KY Weather
Paducah, KY climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Paducah is 46.04 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is April with an average rainfall of 4.67 Inches.
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
(PADUCAH WALKER BOAT YARD Weather station, 3.59 miles from Paducah) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Max °F 43.1 49.3 59.2 70.4 78.6 87.0 90.8 89.0 82.8 72.1 58.9 47.3 69.0 Mean °F 35.2 40.4 49.3 58.8 67.2 76.0 79.9 77.9 71.6 60.3 49.5 39.0 58.8 Min °F 27.2 31.5 39.3 47.1 55.7 65.0 68.9 66.8 60.3 48.4 40.1 30.7 48.4
Normal Precipitation
(PADUCAH WALKER BOAT YARD Weather station, 3.59 miles from Paducah) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Inch 3.29 3.77 4.11 4.67 4.47 3.96 3.94 2.95 3.34 3.08 4.31 4.15 46.04