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By Kristin Sullivan
Perfect Wedding Guide
Posted 11/12/2007
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You are getting married! Congratulations! Now you need to know about Maryland marriage license requirements. Perfect Wedding Guide is here to help. A marriage ceremony cannot take place unless a valid marriage license has been issued and you won't be able to apply for it after the ceremony.
Details may vary by county, so it is best to check with your local county Register of Deeds office. A selection of local counties with their contact information is listed below. When applying for a Maryland marriage license, no blood test is required.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
- ID is required to apply for a Maryland marriage license.
- You also need your social security number.
- You need your current address,
- A picture ID,
- The date and location of birth,
- proof of age (if under 21),
- And the required fee.
If you are divorced or widowed, you must provide date of death or divorce. Documentation is helpful, but not required. Please call the appropriate office prior ro your visit to verify office hours and fees.
Local Register of Deeds in Maryland:
Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
7 Church Circle
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
410-222-1397
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Baltimore City Circuit Court
Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse
100 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410- 333-3722
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Baltimore County Circuit Court
County Courts Building
401 Bosley Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Clerk -Suzanne Mensh
410-887-2601
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Carroll County Circuit Court
55 N. Court Street
Westminster, MD 21157
Clerk - Donald B. Sealing, II
410-386-2026
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Dorchester County Circuit Court
206 High Street
P.O. Box 150
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
Clerk - Michael L. Baker
410-228-0481
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Frederick County Circuit Court
100 West Patrick Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
Clerk - Sandra K. Dalton
301-600-1976
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Harford County Circuit Court
20 West Courtland Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Clerk - James Reilly
410-638-3426 or 410-879-2000
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Howard County Circuit Court
Clerk's Office
Courts/Judicial
8360 Court Avenue
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-313-2111
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Queen Anne's County Circuit Court
100 Courthouse Square
Centreville, MD 21617
Clerk - Scott MacGlashan
410-758-1773
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Talbot County Circuit Court
Court House
11 N. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
Mailing Address:
11 North Washington Street
Suite 16
Easton, MD 21601
Clerk - Mary Ann Shortall
410-822-2611
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Worcester County Circuit Court
Court House, Room 104
One W. Market Street
P.O. Box 40
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
410-632-5500
Clerk - Stephen V. Hales
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There is a two-day waiting period and you must purchase the license in the jurisdiction (county) where you will be getting married. You do not need to be a resident of Maryland. The license is valid, once issued, for six months.
Getting your Maryland marriage license is the first step to your new lives together. Make sure you are fully prepared.
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