Fee · waiting period · requirements · statute-cited
The fee, waiting period and requirements for a marriage license in all 51 U.S. jurisdictions, statute-cited. Fees are county-set in most states, so we always point you to the issuing clerk. Informational, not legal advice.
Pick your state to see its marriage-license fee, waiting period and the rules to qualify, then confirm the exact fee on the issuing county clerk. Open the finder →
In 32 of 51 jurisdictions the license fee is set by the county, not the state — the main reason an online fee can be wrong for you. See the full data study for how fees, waiting periods and online options break down across the country.
Informational only — not legal advice. Always confirm with the issuing county clerk or your state .gov.
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