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.
Baltimore
County
County
Courts Building
401 Bosley Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
Office Hours
8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday - Friday (except legal holidays)
Information line: (410) 887-2607
- You need
to bring a valid photo ID.
- Marriage
License Cost: $35.00 (Cash)
Carroll
County
Circuit
Court
55 North Court Street
Room G8
Westminster, MD 21157
Office Hours
8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday (except legal holidays)
Information line: (410) 386-2022
- No ID necessary.
Identity is verified via oath.
- Marriage
License Cost: $35.00 (Cash, Check or Money Order)
Harford
County
Clerk
of Court
20 West Courtland Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Office Hours
8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday - Friday (except legal holidays)
Information line: (410) 838-6000
- You need
a birth certificate and a driver's license.
- Marriage
License Cost: $40.00 (Cash)
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 and Virginia marriage requirements are located on the Washington
DC Wedding Guide. |
