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MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION

General Information for All Maryland Counties

  • Legal Age for Marriage is 18 years old. Under 18 needs parental consent.
  • Residency is not required for bride or groom.
  • Either bride or groom may apply for the license.
  • Couple must marry within the county they register.
  • If previously married you need a certificate of divorce or death.
  • There is a two day waiting period to receive your license and it remains valid for up to 6 months.

Anne Arundel County

Circuit Court
7 Church Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401

Office Hours
8:30 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Monday - Friday (except legal holidays)
Information line: (410) 222-1434

  • You need to bring a birth certificate and driver's license.
  • Marriage License Cost: $55.00 (Cash or Credit Card)

Frederick County

Clerk of Court
100 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Office Hours
8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday - Friday (except legal holidays)
Information line: (301) 694-1960

  • You need a valid photo ID and both party's Social Security Numbers
  • Marriage License Cost: $75.00 (Cash or Check)

Howard County

The Thomas Dorsey Building
9250 Bendix Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045
Phone 410-313-5850

Office Hours
8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday - Friday (except legal holidays)
Information line: (410) 313-2111

  • You need 2 of the following: birth certificate, driver's license or passport.
  • Marriage License Cost: $50.00 (Cash)

Montgomery County

Court Clerk
50 Maryland Avenue
Room 111
Rockville, MD 20850

Office Hours
8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday (except legal holidays)
Information line: (240) 777-9460

  • You need a birth certificate and a driver's license.
  • Marriage License Cost: $55.00 (Cash, Check or Charge)

Prince George's County

Circuit Court
14735 Main Street
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Office Hours
8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday - Friday (except legal holidays)
Information line: (301) 952-3288

  • You need a birth certificate or valid photo ID.
  • Marriage License Cost: $55.00 (Cash)

Marriage License information for Baltimore, Carroll and Harford Counties may be found on our sister site, the Baltimore Wedding Guide.

Washington DC and Virginia marriage requirements are located on the Washington DC Wedding Guide.

 

 
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