DC Marriage License Signature Service

Do you only need the legal signature of an authorized marriage celebrant to meet the legal requirements for your marriage? If so, contact us today!

 

Don’t have a marriage license yet? Check out the guide below ↓

 

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DC Marriage License Application Guide

 

Getting married in Washington, DC, can be fast and easy. Here’s what you need to know to obtain your DC marriage license—the first step in getting married.

The DC Superior Court’s Marriage Bureau is located in Room JM-690 at the Moultrie Courthouse, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001. This bureau processes marriage licenses and authorizes officiants to perform ceremonies within the District of Columbia.

Our officiants are authorized, registered, and listed with the bureau. If you choose our services, please include your officiant’s name on your marriage license application before submitting it.

 

Application Preparation

Be prepared to provide the following information on your marriage license application:

• One applicant must appear in person at the DC Marriage Bureau to complete the marriage license application.
• Both parties must provide the following forms of identification to prove their age:
  • Driver’s license, or Government-issued non-driver’s ID, or Passport
  • Aged 16 or 17 must have parental or guardian consent. Proof of age can be provided through a driver’s license, birth certificate, passport, or similar official document.
  • Social Security numbers, addresses, and dates of birth.
  • Information about any previous marriages, including the city, state, and country of each marriage, as well as the ending status (e.g., divorce or death).
  • Home and work telephone numbers.
  • Confirmation of whether you are related by blood to the person you are marrying. (Note: Cousin marriages are permitted in Washington, D.C.)
  • The name of your court-authorized officiant or celebrant.

  Fees

  • Total Cost: The cost to process a D.C. marriage license is $45.   This includes:$35 marriage license application fee (waived if you present a D.C. Domestic Partnership Certificate at the time of application).
  • $10 certificate fee.
  • $10 – $20 certified copy of marriage license.

   

  Additional Information

  • Effective Date: The D.C. marriage license can be used immediately upon issuance.
  • Waiting Period: There is no waiting period. You can apply in person and receive your marriage license on the same day, and even get married that day.
  • Witnesses: Witnesses are not required for a marriage in Washington, D.C.
  • Age Restriction: Individuals under 18 years of age cannot marry without parental consent.
  • Cousin Marriages: Marriages between cousins are permitted in Washington, D.C.
  • Residency Requirements: You do not need to be a DC resident to marry here.
  • License Use: The D.C. marriage license is valid only within the District of Columbia.