Guide
Premarital Course Discounts on a Marriage License
Updated
9 states lower the marriage license fee for couples who finish a premarital course, and Minnesota takes off the most at $75. Most courses run 4 to 12 hours.
You bring a completion certificate when you apply. The course usually has to be recent and from an approved provider.
How much a premarital course saves
Every state with a course discount
| State | Standard fee | With course | Course hours | Also skips the wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $86 | $61 | 4 hours | Yes |
| Georgia | $56–$66 | $16 | 6 hours | Check the state page |
| Maryland | $35–$55 | Set by county | 4 hours | No |
| Minnesota | $125 | $50 | 12 hours | Check the state page |
| Oklahoma | $50 | $5 | 4 hours | Check the state page |
| Tennessee | $97.50–$99.50 | $37.50 | 4 hours | No |
| Texas | $71–$81 | $21 | 8 hours | Yes |
| Utah | $50–$71.75 | $51.75 | Check the state page | No |
| West Virginia | $55 | $35 | 4 hours | Check the state page |
Is it worth it?
In Texas the course takes $60 off and also removes the 72-hour wait. In Minnesota the fee drops from $125 to $50, which can cover much of a course's price.
Compare the savings with course fees in your area. The fee by state guide has the full price picture.
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.