We make every effort to keep this information up to date. However, to be absolutely sure you should contact the courthouse in the county you will be married in to verify the specific requirements.
This page contains information on the following counties in Maryland:
| Information |
301-777-5922 |
| Location |
Circuit Clerk's Office
Allegiant County Courthouse
30 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502 |
| Hours |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (16 with parental consent or if pregnant) |
| ID Required |
Drivers License or Birth Certificate for both parties. |
| Other Documents Required |
None, but if previously married requires divorce decree, or information regarding date, county and state of death |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
48 Hours After Application |
| Cost |
$35.00 (cash only) |
| Valid For |
Six Months |
| Valid In |
Allegheny County |
| Information |
410-222-1434 |
| Location |
Anne Arundel Circuit Court
License Department
#7 Church Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401 |
| Hours |
8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (if under 18 call 410-222-1434 for information) |
| ID Required |
Over 21: None (18-21: Drivers License or Birth Certificate) |
| Other Documents Required |
None, but if previously married requires divorce decree, or information regarding date, county and state of death |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
48 Hours After Application |
| Cost |
$55.00 (cash, Visa/MC/Discover) |
| Valid For |
Six Months |
| Valid In |
Anne Arundel County |
| Information |
410-333-3780 |
| Location |
Clarence Mitchell Courthouse Building
Marriage License Department
Room 628
110 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD |
| Hours |
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (16 with parental consent) |
| ID Required |
Drivers License, Military ID, Baptism Certificate, Passport, or Birth Certificate |
| Other Documents Required |
If previously married: Death Certificate or Divorce Decree |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
48 Hours After Application |
| Cost |
$35.00 (cash) |
| Valid For |
Six Months |
| Valid In |
Baltimore City |
| Information |
410-887-2607 |
| Location |
Circuit Clerk's Office
Baltimore County Courts Building
Second Floor
401 Bosley Avenue
Towson, MD 21204 |
| Hours |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (16 with parental consent or if pregnant) |
| ID Required |
Names, addresses, ages, and social security numbers for both parties. |
| Other Documents Required |
Date and place of divorce |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
48 Hours After Application |
| Cost |
$35.00 (cash only) |
| Valid For |
Six Months |
| Valid In |
Baltimore County |
| Information |
410-386-2022 |
| Location |
Carroll County Courthouse
Clerk of Courts
Room G-8
55 N. Court Street
Westminster, MD 21157 |
| Hours |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or Groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (16 with parental consent) |
| ID Required |
Name, address, date-of-birth, state-of-birth given under oath; (under 18 requires photo ID or birth certificate) |
| Other Documents Required |
If previously married, date and county of divorce or death given under oath |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
48 hours after application |
| Cost |
$35.00 (cash) |
| Valid For |
6 months |
| Valid In |
Carroll County |
| Information |
301-694-1960 |
| Location |
Frederick County Courthouse
Clerk's Office (First Floor)
100 W. Patrick Street
Frederick, MD |
| Hours |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (16 with parental consent or if pregnant) |
| ID Required |
Birth Certificate required if under 21. Social Security Number must be given (but actual card not necessary.) |
| Other Documents Required |
Information on previous marriage information for both parties. Day, month and year of marriage termination for ALL previous marriages |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
License issued immediately, but valid 48 hours after issuance |
| Cost |
$60.00 (cash only) |
| Valid For |
6 Months |
| Valid In |
Frederick County |
| Information |
410.313.5850 |
| Location |
Circuit Clerk's Office
Howard County Courthouse
8360 Court Avenue
Ellicott City, MD 21043
http://www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/howard/marriage.html |
| Hours |
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (16 with parental consent, and the parent must appear) |
| ID Required |
Drivers License, Passport or Birth Certificate for both parties |
| Other Documents Required |
If divorced less than one year, copy of divorce decree. Otherwise, information on divorce decree date, city and state |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
48 Hours After Application |
| Cost |
$35.00 (cash only) |
| Valid For |
Six Months |
| Valid In |
Howard County |
| Information |
240-777-9450 |
| Location |
Montgomery County Marriage Department
Judicial Center
50 Maryland Avenue, Room 111
Rockville, MD 20850 |
| Hours |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (16 with parental consent) |
| ID Required |
Proof of age for both parties, plus one form of identification for both parties:
- Drivers License, or
- Birth Certificate, or
- Passport
- Military ID. |
| Other Documents Required |
Copies of divorce decree(s) or date/place of death for previous marriages |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
Can be claimed 48 Hours to 90 Days after application |
| Cost |
$55.00 (cash, money order or major credit card) |
| Valid For |
Six Months after license is claimed |
| Valid In |
Montgomery County |
| Information |
301-952-3288 |
| Location |
Circuit Clerk's Office
Prince Georges County Administration Building
Room L-15
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD |
| Hours |
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (16 with parental consent or if pregnant) |
| ID Required |
Drivers licenses, birth certificate, military ID, or passport for both parties. |
| Other Documents Required |
Copies of divorce decree(s) and/or death certificate(s) from previous marriages |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
48 Hours After Application |
| Cost |
$55.00 (cash/money order only) |
| Valid For |
Six Months |
| Valid In |
Prince Georges County |
| Information |
301-733-8660 |
| Location |
Circuit Clerk's Office
Washington County Courthouse
95 W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
| Hours |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Who Must Appear |
Either bride-to-be or groom-to-be |
| Minimum Age |
18 (16 with parental consent or if pregnant) |
| ID Required |
Drivers License or Birth Certificate for both parties. |
| Other Documents Required |
If previously married, location & date of divorce or death. |
| Blood Test? |
None |
| License Available |
48 Hours After Application |
| Cost |
$60.00 (cash only) |
| Valid For |
Six Months |
| Valid In |
Washington County | |
