District of Columbia Marriage Laws

District of Columbia State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Any of these minister, rabbi of any church or priest or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers have to provide marriage certificates to the married couple and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner.

Information About District of Columbia Marriage License Law

The District of Columbia marriage license is valid for 90 days anywhere in District of Columbia. Following are some rules and requirements for District of Columbia marriage license as per District of Columbia marriage laws.

Residency Requirement: It is not at all necessary to be resident of District of Columbia.

Identification Requirement: Any proof of age may be a driving license, passport or birth certificate is required. As well as also have to provide social security number, home and work telephone numbers, address and date of birth.

If Previously Married: If one getting married after divorce, then to show the original or a certified copy of the divorce decree or the death certificate of a deceased spouse is must.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in District of Columbia: No.

Common Law Marriage Option in District of Columbia: Yes.

Cousin Marriage in District of Columbia: Yes.

Proxy Marriages in District of Columbia: No.

Wait Period in District of Columbia: It take 5 days.

Marriage Fees Required in District of Columbia: $35.

Any Other Test Required in District of Columbia: A (VDRL) syphilis certified blood test is required and is good for 30 days. Any one of the physician, area hospital, clinic and military service labs can certify this results.

Under 18 Marriages: If any one of marrying couple is under 18 years of age then signed parental or guardian consent forms is must. In the District of Columbia, it is not allowed to marry under 16 years of age.

DC County Clerk Office:
D.C. County Clerk
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
202. 879. 1010