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District of Columbia Marriage Records

How to get a certified District of Columbia marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.

$10
Marriage Certificate fee
0 days
Processing time
1
Offices issuing
1
Counties

How to get a District of Columbia marriage certificate

  1. 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the District of Columbia office.
  2. 2In person. Visit one of the 1 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
  3. 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $10 fee to DC Department of Health - Vital Records Division, Department of Health, Vital Records Division, ATTN: New Applications Dept., 899 North Capitol St., NE, 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20002.

District of Columbia marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements

Fee
$10
Additional copy
$10
Rush fee
NA
Processing time
Not specified
Rush processing
NA
Public after
Not Restricted

Who can request

  • Not Restricted

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Bride's Name Before Marriage
  • Date of Marriage
  • Email
  • Groom Name
  • Groom Name Before Marriage
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record

Accepted ID

  • Not Required

DC Department of Health - Vital Records Division (DCVRD)

Address
899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Mailing
Department of Health, Vital Records Division ATTN: New Applications Dept. 899 North Capitol St., NE, 1st Floor Washington, DC 20002
Phone
(202) 442-9303
Hours
WALK-UP SERVICES: Monday and Tuesday 9am - 1pm Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm Thursday and Friday 9am - 1pm

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Where to get a marriage certificate in District of Columbia: county offices

1 offices in 1 District of Columbia counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $10.

OfficeFee
DC Health
899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington
$10.00

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District of Columbia marriage certificate FAQs

How much does a District of Columbia marriage certificate cost?

A certified District of Columbia marriage certificate costs $10, and additional copies ordered at the same time are $10.

How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in District of Columbia?

Standard processing is Not specified. Expedited service: NA (NA). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.

Where do I get a marriage certificate in District of Columbia?

1 District of Columbia offices across 1 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (DC Department of Health - Vital Records Division), or order online.

Who can request a District of Columbia marriage certificate?

District of Columbia issues certified copies to: Not Restricted. Public access: Not Restricted.

What ID do I need for a District of Columbia marriage certificate?

Accepted primary ID: Not Required.

Can I order a District of Columbia marriage certificate online?

Yes. Prepare and submit your District of Columbia marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: District of Columbia Freedom of Information Act. Fees and processing times are set by District of Columbia and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.