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Maryland Marriage Records

How to get a certified Maryland 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.

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$12.00
Marriage Certificate fee: 6–7 weeks
Processing time: 23
Offices issuing: 22
Counties

How to get a Maryland marriage certificate

1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Maryland office.
2In person. Visit one of the 23 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 $12.00 fee to Maryland Departmnet of Health - Division of Vital Records, Division of Vital Records,, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, Maryland 21215-0036.

Maryland marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements

Fee: $12
Additional copy: $12
Rush fee: $18.50 (only for internet orders)
Processing time: 5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping
Rush processing: 3 weeks
Public after: before 2013

Who can request

Attorneys
Funeral Director
Legal Representative
Person on Record

Required information

Bride Name
Date of Marriage
Daytime Phone Number
Email
Groom Name
Mailing Address
Place of Marriage
Purpose for the Certificate
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Your Signature

Accepted ID

Non-Driver Photo ID
Passport
State Driver's License

Secondary ID

Bank Statement
Letter from Government Agency
Pay Stub
Rental Agreement
Utility Bill
Vehicle Registration
W-2 Form

Maryland Departmnet of Health - Division of Vital Records (MDH-DVR)

Address: 6764B Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
Mailing: Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, Maryland 21215-0036
Phone: (410) 764-3038
Website: Official site ↗
Hours: Appointment only (”HOURS OF OPERATION: Effective September 20, 2021 the Division of Vital Records will be open to customers by appointment.”)

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Where to get a marriage certificate in Maryland: county offices

23 offices in 22 Maryland counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $12.00.

Office	County	Phone	Fee
Circuit Court for Allegany County 30 Washington Street, Cumberland	Allegany	301-777-5923	$5.00
Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County 8 Church Circle, Annapolis	Anne Arundel	410-222-1434	$5.50
Circuit Court for Baltimore City 111 North Calvert Street, Room 412, Baltimore	Baltimore	(410) 333-3790	$5.50
Circuit Court for Baltimore County, MD - Clerk's Office 401 BOSLEY AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, Towson · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Baltimore	410-887-2601	$5.00
Circuit Court for Calvert County 175 Main Street, Prince Frederick	Calvert	410-535-1600	$5.50
Circuit Court for Caroline County Clerk’s Office 109 Market Street, Denton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Caroline	410-479-1811	$12.00*
Circuit Court for Carroll County Clerk’s Office 55 N. Court Street, Room G-29, Westminster · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Carroll	410-386-8710	$5.50
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Cecil County 129 East Main Street, Room 108, Elkton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Cecil	410-996-1021	$5.50
Circuit Court for Charles County, MD - Clerk's Office 200 Charles Street, La Plata · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Charles	301-932-3201	$5.50
Dorchester County Circuit Court 206 High Street, Cambridge	Dorchester	410-228-0480	$5.50
Circuit Court for Garrett County, MD - Clerk's Office 203 S. 4TH STREET, ROOM 109, Oakland · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Garrett	301-334-1937	$5.50
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Harford County 20 W. Courtland Street, Bel Air · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Harford	410-638-3489, -3586, or -3248	$5.50
Marriage License Department of the Circuit Court for Howard County 9250 Judicial Way Suite 1900, Ellicott City	Howard	410-313-5850	$5.50
Circuit Court for Kent County, MD - Clerk's Office 103 N. CROSS STREET, Chestertown · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Kent	410-778-7460	$5.50
Montgomery County Circuit Court 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville	Montgomery	240-777-9400	$5.50
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County Courthouse 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Prince George's	301-952-3318	$5.00
Queen Anne's County Clerk of Circuit Court 200 N. Commerce Street, Centreville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Queen Anne's	410-758-1773	$5.50
Somerset County Circuit Courthouse 30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne	Somerset	410-845-4840	$5.50
Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE, Leonardtown · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	St. Mary's	301-475-7844	$5.50
Talbot County Clerk of the Circuit Court Marriage License Department 11 N. Washington St., Suite 16, Easton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Talbot	410-822-2611	$5.50
Circuit Court for Washington County, MD - Clerk's Office 24 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Washington	301-790-7991 Ext. 1	$5.50
Circuit Court for Wicomico County, MD - Clerk's Office Marriage License Department 101 NORTH DIVISION STREET - ROOM 105, Salisbury · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Wicomico	410-543-1427	$5.50
Clerk of Circuit Court for Worcester County ONE WEST MARKET STREET, Snow Hill · County & Circuit Clerk Offices	Worcester	410-632-5500	$5.50

* State fee — this office has not published its own.

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Maryland marriage certificate FAQs

How much does a Maryland marriage certificate cost?

A certified Maryland marriage certificate costs $12.00 ($12), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $12. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $5.00 and $5.50.

How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Maryland?

Standard processing is 5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping. Expedited service: 3 weeks ($18.50 (only for internet orders)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.

Where do I get a marriage certificate in Maryland?

23 Maryland offices across 22 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 (Maryland Departmnet of Health - Division of Vital Records), or order online.

Who can request a Maryland marriage certificate?

Maryland issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Funeral Director, Legal Representative, Person on Record. Public access: before 2013.

What ID do I need for a Maryland marriage certificate?

Accepted primary ID: Non-Driver Photo ID, Passport, State Driver's License. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Statement, Letter from Government Agency, Pay Stub, Rental Agreement, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, W-2 Form.

Can I order a Maryland marriage certificate online?

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

Public records: Maryland Public Information Act (PIA). Fees and processing times are set by Maryland and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.