District of Columbia vital records · Marriage Records
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
- 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.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 1 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 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
- 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
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- WALK-UP SERVICES: Monday and Tuesday 9am - 1pm Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm Thursday and Friday 9am - 1pm
Skip the trip. Order a District of Columbia marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗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.
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Health 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington | Washington | (202) 442-5955 | $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.