Marriage License Fees

Sussex County, DE

Sussex County Marriage License: Fee and How to Apply

A marriage license in Sussex County costs $70 ($120 for non-residents). You wait 24 hours before the ceremony.

Sussex County marriage license costs and rules
Marriage license$70
Non-resident license$120
Waiting period24 hours (1 day) (Delaware law)
License valid for30 days

Not in our data: with premarital course certificate, certified copy of the certificate, courthouse ceremony, appointment needed, office hours, payment.

Where to apply

Apply at the Sussex County Clerk of the Peace.

Official Sussex County marriage license page (sussexcountyde.gov)

Delaware rules that apply here

Bring a DMV ID or driver's license, passport or military ID with your date of birth, plus proof of address. See the full Delaware marriage license requirements for age, ID, officiant and witness rules.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Sussex County?

A marriage license in Sussex County costs $70 ($120 for non-residents). You wait 24 hours before the ceremony.

Sources

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Other Delaware counties

CountyLicense fee
New Castle County$70
Kent County$70