Maryland Marriage Laws

Information About Maryland Marriage License Law

The Maryland marriage license is valid for 6 months. If any one of the married couple is on probation or parole, special authorization is needed. Following are some rules and requirements for Maryland marriage license as per Maryland marriage laws.

Residency Requirement: No need to be resident of Maryland.

Identification Requirement: If applicant is in between 18 to 21, must provide ID such as drivers license or birth certificate. It is good to bring ID, even if applicant is over 21.

Covenant Marriages in Maryland: No.

If Previously Married: Divorce decree, or date, county and state of death of the previous spouse all these information is must.

Wait Period in Maryland: 48 hours.

Cousin Marriage in Maryland: Yes.

Proxy Marriages in Maryland: No.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Maryland: No.

Common Law Marriage Option in Maryland: No.

Any Other Test Required in Maryland: None.

Marriage Fees Required in Maryland: In between $35 to $60 and by cash or credit cards.

Marriage Ceremony Officiants: A judge or a deputy clerk.

Under 18 Marriages: Fr under 18, parental consent is must. For those who are in-between 16 to 18 years, any one of the parents or guardian must be with you and with a written consent.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Maryland county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.