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Information you will need to apply: Full legal names. Physical, Permanent Address. Age. State or Country of Birth. Social Security Number. ... If a party was previously married, we will need to know how the marriage ended, i.e., by death or divorce, as well as the exact date (month, day and year) that the event occurred.

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.

In short, the basic requirements for a valid marriage in Maryland are as follows: it is the intent of both parties to be married. a ceremony must take place where both parties are present. the ceremony must be presided over by a celebrant who has apparent authority to perform it.

If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county circuit court, Maryland State Archives, or the Maryland Department of Health. If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.

Though there are no officiant registration requirements in Maryland, you must be an ordained minister to be able to legally perform marriage. Local regulations in Maryland stipulate that wedding officiants under the designation of "Minister" be ordained by a religious organization, such as American Marriage Ministries.

At least one of the parties to be married must appear to make application. If neither party is a resident of the county, application may be made by mail - see the Non-Resident Application for more information. Photo identification is required for all applicants.