Marriage License Fees

District of Columbia · 2026

District of Columbia Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in District of Columbia costs $45. The license does not expire.

District of Columbia marriage license fees by county

We have verified fees for District of Columbia. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
District of Columbia$45$10——

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District of Columbia marriage license rules

License fee

$45

The fee is $45, with $35 waived for couples who present an original DC domestic partnership certificate. the court's application-information PDF still shows a $35 fee; the current web page says $45.

Source: dccourts.gov

How long the license is valid

Does not expire

A DC marriage license does not expire once issued.

Source: dccourts.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

18

Both partners must be 18 or older; the Clerk may not issue a license to anyone under 18.

Source: code.dccouncil.gov

What to bring

Each partner must show a valid US driver's license, a government-issued non-driver ID or a passport as proof of age.

Source: dccourts.gov

Applying online

Yes, statewide

The Marriage Bureau accepts license applications remotely as well as in person.

Official online application

Source: dccourts.gov

Who can officiate

Includes self-uniting

DC law lets the couple marry themselves, along with clergy, civil celebrants, temporary officiants, Council members and the Mayor. Officiants other than DC court officials must be registered with the Marriage Bureau.

Source: code.dccouncil.gov

Who issues the license

DC Superior Court Marriage Bureau

The DC Superior Court Marriage Bureau issues all marriage licenses in the District.

Source: dccourts.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, waiting period, blood test, do both of you have to appear?, witnesses, proxy marriage, out-of-state couples. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in District of Columbia?

$45. The fee is $45, with $35 waived for couples who present an original DC domestic partnership certificate. the court's application-information PDF still shows a $35 fee; the current web page says $45.

How long is a District of Columbia marriage license valid?

Does not expire. A DC marriage license does not expire once issued.

How old do you have to be to get married in District of Columbia?

Both partners must be 18 or older; the Clerk may not issue a license to anyone under 18.

Sources

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