Applying For A Marriage License

Apply for marriage services (license and/or ceremony) in one of the following ways:

IN-PERSON MARRIAGE SERVICES:

Please note: After submitting your application online and within 30 days, both parties to the marriage must come into the office to make a payment, complete the process and receive the marriage license. The couple must appear together in-person and present valid identification.

Due to occupancy limitations, only the couple and 25 guests total will be permitted into the building.

VIRTUAL MARRIAGE SERVICES:

Due to a high demand for virtual marriage services, please expect delays of 2-3 weeks.

Reminder: ALL virtual marriage services will be completed via video conference. You will NOT appear in person.

Requirements for virtual marriage services:

The FEES for marriage license services are as follows:

$81.00 - PUBLIC MARRIAGE LICENSE

$90.00 - CONFIDENTIAL MARRIAGE LICENSE

$75.00 - MARRIAGE CEREMONY

$19.00 - EACH CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MARRIAGE RECORD

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