Marriage License Fees

Guide

Getting Married in Another State as a Non-Resident

Updated

Chart comparing resident and non-resident marriage license fees in 6 states

You can usually get married in a state where you do not live, but in 6 states some counties charge non-residents more. The biggest gap we found is in Texas, where Harris County, TX charges $181 instead of $81.

The license only works in the state that issued it. Get it where the ceremony will take place, not where you live.

Extra cost for out-of-state couples

  1. Harris County, TX+$100
  2. Greenville County, SC+$65
  3. New Castle County, DE+$50
  4. Marion County, IN+$40
  5. Montgomery County, PA+$25
  6. Wayne County, MI+$10
Non-resident fee minus resident fee in the largest county per state that posts both. Bars start at zero.

Resident and non-resident fees

CountyResident feeNon-resident fee
Harris County, TX$81$181
Greenville County, SC$50$115
New Castle County, DE$70$120
Marion County, IN$25$65
Montgomery County, PA$85$110
Wayne County, MI$30$40

What else changes for visitors

Course discounts and wait waivers often apply only to residents. In Florida, residents who finish a course skip the 3-day wait; visitors do not.

Nevada has no waiting period and a license fee of $102, which is why so many couples travel there. Check the no-waiting-period states if timing matters.

State pages in this guide

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.