Marriage License Department of the Circuit Court for Howard County

9250 Judicial Way, Suite 1900, Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043

Marriage License Department of the Circuit Court for Howard County in Ellicott City, Maryland

Contact & location

Address
9250 Judicial Way, Suite 1900, Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043
Records for
Howard County, Maryland

Last verified July 14, 2026

This office issues Maryland state records

Howard County follows Maryland’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.

$12.00
Maryland marriage certificate fee
6–7 weeks
Statewide processing
6,263,220
Maryland population

This office charges $5.50, $6.50 less than the Maryland fee.

See full Maryland requirements, IDs & fees →

Office hours

Monday8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturdayclosed
Sundayclosed

Certificates, fees & processing

RecordFeeProcessing
Marriage Certificate$5.506–7 weeksMaryland estimate

Processing times are set at the state level. County offices do not publish their own, and are estimates that vary with demand.

The Marriage License Department of the Circuit Court for Howard County’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as , and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Ellicott City. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.

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