Frederick County, MD

Frederick County Marriage License: Fee and How to Apply

A marriage license in Frederick County costs $75. You wait 48 hours before the ceremony.

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

Where to apply

Circuit Court for Frederick County, 100 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Official Frederick County marriage license page (mdcourts.gov)

Courthouse wedding

Clerk performs civil ceremonies 9 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays by appointment, in the courthouse or front courtyard

Waiting period

License not effective until 6:00 a.m. on the second calendar day after issue (about 48 hours); valid 6 months

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

• Marriage Licenses - Frederick County Circuit Court (Wayback 2026-02-14) (web.archive.org) (archived copy)

Last verified November 4, 2026. County fees change; confirm with the office before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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