Marriage License Fees

Guide

How Much Is a Marriage License? Cost in Every State

Updated

Map of marriage license fees in every state, from $20 in Michigan to $172 in Washington

A marriage license costs $53 in the middle state, with fees running from $20 in Michigan to $172 in Washington. In 22 states the price depends on the county.

The map uses each state's lowest standard fee. Tap a state for its full rules and county prices.

Marriage license fees by state

Maine: $40–59MEWisconsin: $100+WIVermont: $80–99VTNew Hampshire: $40–59NHWashington: $100+WAIdaho: Under $40IDMontana: $40–59MTNorth Dakota: $60–79NDMinnesota: $100+MNIllinois: Under $40ILMichigan: Under $40MINew York: Under $40NYMassachusetts: $40–59MARhode Island: Under $40RIOregon: $60–79ORNevada: $100+NVWyoming: Under $40WYSouth Dakota: $40–59SDIowa: Under $40IAIndiana: Under $40INOhio: $60–79OHPennsylvania: $80–99PANew Jersey: Under $40NJConnecticut: $40–59CTCalifornia: $40–59CAUtah: $40–59UTColorado: Under $40CONebraska: $40–59NEMissouri: $40–59MOKentucky: $60–79KYWest Virginia: $40–59WVVirginia: Under $40VAMaryland: Under $40MDDelaware: $60–79DEArizona: $80–99AZNew Mexico: $40–59NMKansas: $80–99KSArkansas: $60–79ARTennessee: $80–99TNNorth Carolina: $60–79NCSouth Carolina: $40–59SCDistrict of Columbia: $40–59DCOklahoma: $40–59OKLouisiana: Under $40LAMississippi: Under $40MSAlabama: $80–99ALGeorgia: $40–59GAHawaii: $60–79HIAlaska: $60–79AKTexas: $60–79TXFlorida: $80–99FL
    Lowest standard fee in each state, before any course discount. Grey states need a check of the state page.

    Every state at a glance

    StateLicense feeVaries by county
    Alabama$84.50Yes
    Alaska$60Same statewide
    Arizona$83–$98Yes
    Arkansas$60Same statewide
    California$58–$129Yes
    Colorado$30Same statewide
    Connecticut$50Same statewide
    Delaware$70–$120Yes
    District of Columbia$45Same statewide
    Florida$86Same statewide
    Georgia$56–$66Yes
    Hawaii$65Same statewide
    Idaho$28–$31Yes
    Illinois$32–$75Yes
    Indiana$25–$65Same statewide
    Iowa$35Same statewide
    Kansas$85.50Same statewide
    Kentucky$60Same statewide
    Louisiana$27.50Same statewide
    Maine$40Same statewide
    Maryland$35–$55Yes
    Massachusetts$40–$50Yes
    Michigan$20–$30Yes
    Minnesota$125Same statewide
    Mississippi$36–$38Yes
    Missouri$53Same statewide
    Montana$53Same statewide
    Nebraska$50Same statewide
    Nevada$102Same statewide
    New Hampshire$50Same statewide
    New Jersey$28Same statewide
    New Mexico$55Same statewide
    New York$35–$40Yes
    North Carolina$60Same statewide
    North Dakotaup to $65Yes
    Ohio$65Yes
    Oklahoma$50Same statewide
    Oregon$60Yes
    Pennsylvania$90Yes
    Rhode Island$24Same statewide
    South Carolina$50–$115Yes
    South Dakota$40Same statewide
    Tennessee$97.50–$99.50Yes
    Texas$71–$81Yes
    Utah$50–$71.75Yes
    Vermont$80Same statewide
    Virginia$30Same statewide
    Washington$162–$172Yes
    West Virginia$55Same statewide
    Wisconsin$110–$150Yes
    Wyoming$30Same statewide

    What can change the price

    Premarital courses lower the fee in 9 states, and some counties charge more to out-of-state couples. Certified copies of the marriage record are sold separately.

    See premarital course discounts and license vs certificate for the details.

    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.