License Department
LOCATION: North Tower 1st Floor, Rm 1300
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Marriage License Applications: 8:30am - 3:15pm
PHONE: 240-777-9460
Application for a Marriage License
Obtaining a marriage license is a fairly straightforward process that takes about 15 minutes to complete. Below are certain rules that you may want to keep in mind when applying for a marriage license at the Montgomery County Circuit Court:
- Maryland requires that a marriage license be obtained from the Circuit Court in the county where the marriage is to take place regardless of the residency of the couple to be married. If you are planning to be married in Montgomery County, Maryland, you must obtain a marriage license from the Clerk of Montgomery County Circuit Court.
- The marriage license must be purchased at least 48 hours before the marriage ceremony. Couples can obtain a waiver if a judge approves it. Normally, military service or a family illness can be the grounds (reasons) for a waiver. Contact the License Department for additional information.
- The license is valid for six months.
- The $55 marriage application/license fee may be paid in cash, money order, or Visa/Mastercard (credit cards can only be used when visiting the court in person). Personal Checks and American Express are not accepted, and there are no refunds.