A marriage license must be obtained from the clerk of Circuit Court for the county, or Baltimore City, where the marriage will be performed. Maryland requires that a marriage license be obtained from the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the county where the marriage is to take place.Photo identification is required for all applicants. The license is valid only in the county in which it was issued. To marry without parental consent, a person must be at least 18 years old. Individuals under 17 cannot marry in Maryland, under any circumstances. This pamphlet is intended as a quick reference to the basic laws governing marriage and divorce in Maryland.