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Maryland law requires a marriage license from the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court where the marriage will take place. Once the license is issued, it is valid for 6 months from the date the license is issued.

Only one of the parties needs to appear to apply for the marriage license (unless using a Non-Resident Marriage Application to marry outside of Somerset County, then both parties must appear). Both parties must be over 18 years of age.

Both parties must be over 18 years of age. Forms of identification for each person: driver's license, birth certificate or a passport (Applicants 17 and younger are required to call the License Department prior to applying.) The fee is $25.00 - CASH only. Neither a blood test nor witnesses are required in Maryland.

An appointment can be obtained by calling the Clerk's Office at 301-475-7844 ext. 74563 or 74580. Or you may make your appointment the day you come in to apply for your marriage license. Please bring picture ID for both parties on the day of your ceremony.

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The marriage license fee is $35.00. There is an additional fee of $25.00 for civil ceremonies performed by a judge, the clerk of court, or a designated deputy clerk of the circuit court, payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the time of the application. Photo identification is required for applicants.