DC Marriage License Application Process

During the pandemic, the DC Marriage Bureau placed a moratorium on proxy marriage license application.  

 

This service is no longer available.   

 

Obtaining a DC Marriage License or Use Our DC Marriage License Proxy Service

Getting married in Washington DC can be fast and easy.  I will outline what you need to know to get your DC marriage license which is the start of getting married.

The DC Superior Court, Moultrie Courthouse Marriage Bureau processes marriage licenses and authorizes officiants to perform ceremonies in the District of Columbia. We are authorized, registered, and on their officiant’s list.  If you are using our services, include the name of your officiant on your marriage license application.

 

• One of you will have to appear at the DC marriage bureau in person to complete the Marriage License Application.
• You must bring your identification.  This is to show proof of age.  Both parties in the marriage must bring one of the following: driver’s license, government-issued non-driver’s ID, or passport.
• Any person that 16 years of age wishing to marry in Washington DC, mush have the consent of a parent or guardian. Proof of age for the applicants must be provided in the form of driver’s licenses, birth certificates, passports, or similar official documents.
• Cost:  the total cost to process a DC marriage license application is:  $45.00 ($35 marriage license application fee [waived if you have a DC Domestic Partnership Certificate which you present at the time of application] and $10 certificate fee).
• Then there’s a certificate of marriage fee is $10.00.  Total cost for a DC marriage license is $45.
• Marriage License Effective Date:  The DC marriage certificate can be used anytime from the day you receive it from the DC Marriage Bureau.
• Waiting Period:  The DC Marriage Bureau no longer have a waiting period.  You can get your DC marriage license the day of application, and get married the same day as well.
• Witnesses:  No witnesses are needed for a Washington DC marriage.
• Age Restriction:  Washington DC restrict anyone to marry that is under 18 years of age without parental consent.
• Cousin Marriages:  In Washington DC cousin are permitted to marry.
• Residency Requirements:  You do not need to be a Washington DC resident to marry here.
• license Use:  The DC marriage license cannot be used outside the District of Columbia.

 

Please keep in mind, that we’re here to help you have a pleasant experience.  And if you want first class service, we will apply for your DC marriage license via proxy at an affordable fee.