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Marriage license requirements by state

Pick your state to see the license fee, the waiting period, how long the license is valid and whether you need witnesses. Rules change, so confirm with your county clerk before you apply.

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Marriage license rules at a glance

Checked against official state and county pages on November 4, 2026. Where sources disagreed or we could not confirm a figure, the table says “Ask your county clerk” instead of guessing.

  • Alabama

    Alabama does not issue marriage licenses. You both sign the Alabama Marriage Certificate form and deliver it to a county probate court within 30 days of the later signature. A ceremony is optional.

  • Alaska

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    90 days
    Witnesses
    1

  • Arizona

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    365 days
    Witnesses
    2

  • Arkansas

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    None required

  • California

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    Ask your county clerk
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Colorado

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    None required

  • Connecticut

    Fee
    $50
    Waiting period
    Ask your county clerk
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Delaware

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    1 day
    Valid for
    30 days
    Witnesses
    2

  • District of Columbia

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    Does not expire
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Florida

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Georgia

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    Ask your county clerk
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Hawaii

    Fee
    $65
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    30 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Idaho

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    Does not expire
    Witnesses
    None required

  • Illinois

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    1 day
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Indiana

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Iowa

    Fee
    $35
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    Does not expire
    Witnesses
    2

  • Kansas

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    180 days
    Witnesses
    2

  • Kentucky

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    Ask your county clerk
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Louisiana

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    1 day
    Valid for
    30 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Maine

    Fee
    $40
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    90 days
    Witnesses
    2

  • Maryland

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    2 days
    Valid for
    180 days
    Witnesses
    None required

  • Massachusetts

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Michigan

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    33 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Minnesota

    Fee
    $125
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    180 days
    Witnesses
    2

  • Mississippi

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Missouri

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    30 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Montana

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    180 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Nebraska

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    365 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Nevada

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    365 days
    Witnesses
    1

  • New Hampshire

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    90 days
    Witnesses
    None required

  • New Jersey

    Fee
    $28
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    30 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • New Mexico

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    2

  • New York

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    1 day
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    1

  • North Carolina

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    Ask your county clerk
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • North Dakota

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Ohio

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Oklahoma

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Oregon

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    2

  • Pennsylvania

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Rhode Island

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    Ask your county clerk
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • South Carolina

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    Ask your county clerk
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • South Dakota

    Fee
    $40
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    90 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Tennessee

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    30 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Texas

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    90 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Utah

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    32 days
    Witnesses
    2

  • Vermont

    Fee
    $80
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    None required

  • Virginia

    Fee
    $30
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    None required

  • Washington

    Fee
    Ask your county clerk
    Waiting period
    3 days
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    2

  • West Virginia

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    60 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Wisconsin

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    Ask your county clerk
    Valid for
    Ask your county clerk
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

  • Wyoming

    Fee
    Set by each county
    Waiting period
    None
    Valid for
    365 days
    Witnesses
    Ask your county clerk

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