Delaware Marriage License Fee & Waiting Period

Delaware charges a marriage license fee of $50 for state residents and $100 for non-residents. This fee is set at the state level and does not vary by county. The license becomes effective the day after issuance for Delaware residents, while non-residents may use the license immediately. There is no waiting period imposed by state law. Once issued, a marriage license remains valid for 30 days.

Applicants should note that Delaware law prohibits marriage for individuals under age 18 without exception. The fee and validity period apply uniformly across all Delaware counties, so couples do not need to verify different fee schedules based on location. This information is provided for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.

The fee is representative. confirm the exact, current amount on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. Informational only — not legal advice.

Where the fee is actually set

In most states the marriage-license fee is set by the county, not the legislature, so a single statewide number can be wrong for you. The license document itself is issued by the county clerk — that office’s own fee schedule is the authoritative source for the current amount and any waiting period.

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