Guide
How Much Does a Courthouse Wedding Cost?
Updated
A courthouse wedding costs $110 in the middle county once you add the license and the ceremony fee, based on 113 counties in 33 states that post both prices. The lowest total is $30 in Oakland County, Michigan.
The ceremony alone is $35 at the midpoint, and 8 counties charge nothing for it. Witnesses, parking and a certified copy can add a little more.
Prices below are what each county office charges.
Lowest courthouse wedding totals
Highest courthouse wedding totals
The cheapest courthouse weddings
| County | License | Ceremony | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI | $20 | $10 | $30 |
| Macomb County, MI | $20 | $10 | $30 |
| Kent County, MI | $20 | $10 | $30 |
| Johnson County, IA | $35 | Free | $35 |
| Kane County, IL | $32 | $10 | $42 |
| DuPage County, IL | $35 | $10 | $45 |
| Lake County, IL | $35 | $10 | $45 |
| Will County, IL | $35 | $10 | $45 |
| Madison County, IL | $35 | $10 | $45 |
| Bernalillo County, NM | $55 | Free | $55 |
The most expensive courthouse weddings
| County | License | Ceremony | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, NH | $50 | $235 | $285 |
| Clark County, WA | $172 | $100 | $272 |
| Fort Bend County, TX | $71 | $200 | $271 |
| Williamson County, TX | $71 | $200 | $271 |
| Thurston County, WA | $172 | $80 | $252 |
| San Francisco County, CA | $129 | $113 | $242 |
| San Diego County, CA | $129 | $107 | $236 |
| Tarrant County, TX | $76 | $150 | $226 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | $120 | $100 | $220 |
| Riverside County, CA | $111 | $96 | $207 |
Before you book
Many offices take ceremonies by appointment only, and some need your license in hand first. Check the waiting period in your state, because the ceremony cannot happen until it ends.
Use the waiting period guide and your county page to plan the date.
Every figure here comes from the official statute or clerk pages linked on our state and county pages. Fees change, so confirm with your county before you apply.