Baltimore County, MD

Baltimore County Marriage License: Fee and How to Apply

A marriage license in Baltimore County costs $35. You wait 48 hours before the ceremony.

Not in our data: with premarital course certificate, non-resident license, appointment needed, office hours, payment.

Where to apply

Apply at the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.

Official Baltimore County marriage license page (mdcourts.gov)

Maryland rules that apply here

• State fee range$35–$55
• Minimum age17 with consent; 18 without
• WitnessesNone required
• Apply online (statewide)No, apply in person

The applicant gives each party's Social Security number (if they have one) and a government-issued birth certificate or other official document showing age. See the full Maryland marriage license requirements for age, ID, officiant and witness rules.

Sources

• Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County (mdcourts.gov)
• Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County (baltimorecountymd.gov)

Last verified November 1, 2026. County fees change; confirm with the office before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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