Find out how to get married in MD
If you're getting married in the state of Maryland you must first apply for a wedding license at any in-state county clerk office. These offices, some of which are referred to as the "marriage license bureau," are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the requirements you must adhere to in order to get a valid marriage license that can be used statewide. Let's begin…
The marriage license fee is roughly $70.00 dollars, although fees may vary from county to county. Accepted forms of payment are cash, credit card, or money order.
There are none. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Maryland to obtain a marriage license that will be valid statewide.
There is a mandatory 2 day waiting period before your license is issued to you. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or federal holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period timeline.
No, you can get married immediately after your marriage license is issued.
Your license will expire 6 months from the date it is issued. Once it expires, it can no longer be used to get married.
Unfortunately, you'll just have to get a brand new one as your expired one will no longer be recognized as valid by the state nor by the person who will be responsible for officiating your marriage.
You must be at least 18 years of age or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. 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.
No blood test or physical exam is required.
If you were previously married, the date of your divorce or the date of your spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. If necessary, a copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered from your local vital records office and mailed to you.
When you are married, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This document will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need to complete the process of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
There is an online marriage name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. It's applicable for Maryland or any other state in the union. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding is recommended in order to expedite the name change process.
A proxy marriage, also known as a "proxy wedding," is when one or both partners to be married are unable to physically attend the ceremony. The missing person, or persons, will have someone "stand in" for them and serve as their "proxy."
No, getting married by proxy is not allowed in Maryland. There are actually only five states left that do allow marriage by proxy.
The term "common law marriage" refers to an informal marriage, based upon cohabitation and a mutual understanding by both partners, rather than getting married through a civil or religious ceremony. The latter, more common approach, would require an actual Maryland marriage license.
No, common-law marriages are not allowed in Maryland. This is unsurprising as only one-fifth of the country currently recognizes common law marriage.
Yes, cousin marriages (first, second, etc) are allowed to take place.
Yes, same-sex marriages are allowed and legally recognized in Maryland, although they are not recognized federally.
Maryland has 23 offices where a marriage license can be acquired. Simply choose a location below to visit. Phone numbers as well as map and accompanying driving direction links are provided for every address.
Allegany Clerk , Of Circuit Court.
30 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-5922
Anne Arundel , Clerk Circuit Court
7 Church Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-222-1434
Baltimore City Circuit Court , Marriage License Department
100 N Calvert St, Rm 610
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-333-3780
Calvert County Circuit Court , 175 Main St
Calvert County Courthouse
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-1660
Caroline County , Circuit Court
P.O. Box 458
Denton, MD 21629
410-479-1811
Carroll County , Circuit Court Clerk
55 North Court St
Rm G-8
Westminster, MD 21157
410-386-2022
Cecil County , Circuit Clerk
108 Court House
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5318
Charles County , Circuit Court
P.O. Box 970
La Plata, MD 20646
301-932-3236
Dorchester Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 150
Cambridge, MD 21613
410-228-0480
Frederick Circuit Court
100 West Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-1960
Garrett Circuit , Court Clerk
P.O. Box 447
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-1937
Harford County , Clerk Of Court
20 West Courtland St
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-838-6000
Howard Circuit Court Clerk
8360 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-313-2111
Kent County Circuit , Court Clerk
County Courthouse
Chestertown, MD 21620
410-778-7460
Montgomery Circuit , Court Clerk
50 Court House Square
Rockville, MD 20850
301-217-6752
Prince Georges County , Clerk of Circuit Court
14735 Main St
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-952-3655
Queen Annes County , Circuit Court Clerk
Court House
Centreville, MD 21617
301-758-1773
Somerset Circuit , Court Clerk
P.O. Box 99
Princess Anne, MD 21853
301-651-1555
St Marys Circuit , Court Clerk
P.O. Box 308
Leonard Town, MD 20650
301-475-4568
Talbot Circuit Court Clerk
11 N Washington St
Easton, MD 21601
410-822-2611
Washington Circuit , Court Clerk
P.O. Box 229
Hagerstown, MD 21741
301-791-3085
Wicomico Circuit , Court Clerk
P.O. Box 198
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6551
Worcester Circuit , Court Clerk
Court House Room 104
Snow Hill, MD 21863
410-632-1221