Baltimore Wedding Guide - Marriage Laws
Maryland
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.
- Fees can range from $50 to $75 and only certain counties accept credit cards and/or checks.
Specific Information
by County
Marriage licenses are handled by the clerk of the circuit court in the county where you intend to be married. The links below will take you directly to the marriage license information for the county circuit court of your choice.
Marriage License
information for Anne Arundel, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery and
Prince George's Counties may be found on our sister site, the Maryland
Wedding Guide.
Washington
DC marriage requirements are located on the Washington
DC Wedding Guide.
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