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Marriage License Requirements

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In order to be legally married in the United States, each U.S. state requires couples to obtain a marriage license. However, just obtaining your license is not enough. After the wedding ceremony, the bride, groom and Officiant sign the marriage license. Some states also require witnesses to sign the license, usually the best man and the maid/matron of honor. The Officiant then files for a certified copy of the marriage license and a marriage certificate. It is also recommended to order, for an extra fee, extra copies of the marriage license.

Where do you go to obtain a marriage license? Go to your local city/county clerk's office.in which you plan to marry. It's always a good idea to call ahead of time to find out the exact requirements.

Below you will find a state by state marriage license requirements chart. These are standard requirements and they may vary from county to county within each state. We are not responsible for incorrect information. For exact information about obtaining your State Marriage License, please contact your local city/county clerk's office to ask details about specific requirements month's before your wedding. Don't wait until the last minute! In addition, remember most states require payment in cash.



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Blood tests required
Waiting Period between applying for and receiving license
How soon you can marry after receiving license
When license expires
License Fee (may vary within each State's county)
Alabama
No
None
Immediately
30 Days
$25.00
Alaska
No
3 Days
Immediately
3 Months
$25.00
Arizona
No
None
Immediately
1 Year
$50.00
Arkansas
No
None
Immediately
No provision
$35.00
California
No
None
Immediately
90 Days
$50.00-$80.00
Colorado
No
None
Immediately
30 Days
$20.00
Connecticut
Yes
None
Immediately
65 Days
$30.00
Delaware
No
None
24 Hours; 96 Hours if both spouses are nonresidents
30 Days
$30.00
Dist. of Columbia
Yes
3 Days
Immediately
No provisions
$35.00
Florida
No
3 days unless couple attends marriage preparation class
Immediately
60 Days
$88.50; $56.00 if couple takes preparation class
Georgia
No
None
Immediately
No provisions
$30.00
Hawaii
No
None
Immediately
30 Days
$50.00
Idaho
No
None
Immediately
No provisions
$28.00
Ilinois
No
None
1 Day
60 Days
$15.00-$30.00
Indiana
Yes
None
Immediately
60 Days
$18.00
Iowa
No
3 Days
Immediately
No provisions
$30.00
Kansas
No
3 Days
Immediately
6 Months
$50.00
Kentucky
No
None
Immediately
30 Days
$34.00
Louisiana
No
None
3 Days
30 Days
$25.00
Maine
No
3 Days
Immediately
90 Days
$20.00
Maryland
No
None
2 Days
6 Months
$35.00
Massachusetts
No
3 Days
Immediately
60 Days
$40.00
Michigan
No
3 Days
Immediately
33 Days
$20.00
Minnesota
No
5 Days
Immediately
6 Months
$70.00
Mississippi
Yes
3 Days
Immediately
No provisions
$20.00
Missouri
No
3 Days
Immediately
32 Days
$50.00
Montana
Yes
None
Immediately
180 Days
$30.00
Nebraska
No
None
Immediately
1 Year
$15.00
Nevada
No
None
Immediately
1 Year
$35.00
New Hampshire
No
3 Days
Immediately
90 Days
$45.00
New Jersey
No
72 Hours
Immediately
30 Days
$28.00
New Mexico
No
None
Immediately
No provisions
$25.00
New York
No
None
24 Hours
60 Days
$25.00-$30.00
North Carolina
No
None
Immediately
60 Days
$40.00
North Dakota
No
None
Immediately
60 Days
$35.00
Ohio
No
None
Immediately
60 Days
$30.00
Oklahoma
No
None
Immediately
30 Days
$25.00
Oregon
No
3 Days
Immediately
60 Days
$60.00
Pennsylvania
No
3 Days
Immediately
60 Days
$25.00-$40.00
Rhode Island
No
None
Immediately
3 Months
$24.00
South Carolina
No
24 Hours
Immediately
No provisions
$25.00
South Dakota
No
None
Immediately
20 Days
$40.00
Tennessee
No
None
Immediately
30 Days
$31.00-$39.00
Texas
No
None
3 Days
31 Days
$31.00
Utah
No
None
Immediately
30 Days
$40.00
Vermont
No
None
Immediately
60 Days
$20.00
Virginia
No
None
Immediately
60 Days
$20.00
Washington
No
3 Days
Immediately
60 Days
$51.00
West Virginia
No
None
Immediately
60 Days
$23.00
Wisconsin
No
5 Days
Immediately
30 Days
$50.00-$80.00
Wyoming
No
None
Immediately
No provisions
$25.00

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