If you've set a date for your wedding this can be an exciting time for the two of you! All 50 states have slightly different requirements to get your marriage license. Don't let the marriage license laws put a crimp in your wedding plans.

Here's what you need to know and what documents to bring with you when you apply for a marriage license in your state. We recommend getting this legal aspect of your wedding out of the way about a month before your wedding date.

PLEASE NOTE:

State and county marriage license requirements often change. The following information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.
It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

 

State Name	Age Req.	Waiting Period	Blood Test	Cost	Cash Required	License Validity	Residency Required	ID Requirement	Previous Marriages
Alabama	18	None	No	$43		30 Days	No	Valid Driver's License or Birth Certificate and SS#	60 day waiting period after Divorce is final.
Alaska	18	3 Days	No	$25		90 Days	No	Photo ID such as Drivers License.	If divorced within the last 60 days, provide certified copy of the divorce decree.
Arizona	18	None	No	$50		1 Year	No	Photo ID such as Drivers License.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Arkansas	18	None	No	$35 To $47	Yes	60 Days	No	Ages 18/21:provide certified copy of birth certificates, active Military ID card, or valid passport. Over 21:valid driver's license.	Copy of divorce decree is required.
California	18	None	No	$45+	Yes	90 Days	No	Valid photo ID.	Some counties may require a copy of the final judgment if your previous marriage ended by dissolution or nullity.
Colorado	18	None	No	$10+	Yes	25-35 Days	No	Photo ID, SS#; Mother's Maiden name, parents birth places, date and location of wedding; contact info of your officiant.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Connecticut	18	None	No	$35		25-35 Days	No	Photo ID, SS#; Mother's Maiden name, parents birth places, date and location of wedding; contact info of your officiant.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Delaware	18	1-4 Days	No	$35	Yes	30 Days	No	Photo ID such as Drivers License.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
District Of Columbia	18	5 Days	Yes	$35		Indefinitely	No	Photo ID and provide your social security number, address, date of birth, and home and work telephone numbers..	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Florida	18	3 Days	No	$94		60 Days	No	Photo ID and possibly birth certificate.	Date of divorce or certified copy of divorce decree required.
Georgia	18	None	No	$26+		None	No	Two valid forms of ID required.	Certified copy of divorce decree required in some counties.
Hawaii	18	None	No	$60	Yes	30 Days	No	Valid ID for 19 and older. If 18 or younger certified copy of birth certificate.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Idaho	18	None	No	$28 To $45	Yes	Indefinitely	No	Birth Certificate, DL and SS#.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Illinois	18	24 Hrs	No	$30	Yes	60 Days	No	Proof of age ID required.	Certified copy of divorce decree required if divorced within last 6 months.
Indiana	18	None	No	$18		60 Days	Yes	Photo ID and possibly birth certificate.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Iowa	18	3 Days	No	$30	Yes	6 Months	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Kansas	18	3 Days	No	$75	Yes	6 Months	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Kentucky	18	None	No	$35		30 Days	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Proof of dissolution of marriage.
Louisiana	18	3 Days	No	$25		30 Days	No	Photo ID; certified birth certificate and SS information.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Maine	18	None	No	$30		90 Days	No	Photo ID if 24 and older; if younger birth certificate and SS#.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Maryland	18	2 Days	No	$35 To $60		6 Months	No	Photo ID and possibly certified birth certificate.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
Massachusetts	18	3 Days	No	$4 To $50		60 Days	No	Photo ID and possibly certified birth certificate.	Possible 90 day waiting period after divorce is final.
Michigan	18	3 Days	Yes	$20 To $30		6 Months	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Proof of dissolution of marriage.
Mississippi	21	3 Days	Yes	$22	Yes	Indefinitely	No	Photo ID and certified birth certificate, parents addresses and mothers maiden name.	Provide date and how marriage ended.
Missouri	18	3 Days	No	$51	Yes	30 Days	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Date of divorce or death required. Possible 30 day waiting period.
Montana	18	None	Yes	$58	Yes	6 Months	No	Certified Copy of Birth Certificate or DL and SS#.	Certified copy of Divorce Decree.
Nebraska	18	None	No	$15	Yes	1 Year	No	Photo ID and SS information. Names and birthplaces of parents.	Date of divorce or spouses death required. Possible 60 day waiting period.
Nevada	18	None	No	$35 To $65		1 Year	No	Valid photo ID.	Provide the exact date divorce was final and city and state in which it occurred.
New Hampshire	18	None	No	$45		90 Days	No	Photo ID, certified birth certificate and SS information.	Certified copy of Divorce Decree.
New Jersey	18	3 Days	No	$28	Yes	30 Days	No	Photo ID, certified birth certificate and SS information.	Certified copy of Divorce Decree.
New Mexico	18	None	No	$25 To $40	Yes	Indefinitely	No	Valid photo ID for 24 and older; younger must also provide certified birth certificate and SS information.	Date of divorce or spouses death required.
New York	18	24 Hrs	No	$40 To $50		60 Days	No	Valid photo ID, certified birth certificate recommended.	Certified copy of divorce decree required.
North Carolina	18	None	No	$50	Yes	60 Days	No	Proof of age and SS# ID required.	Date of divorce or certified copy of divorce decree required.
North Dakota	18	None	No	$35		60 Days	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Certified copy of divorce decree or plain copy of death certificate required.
Ohio	18	None	No	$40+	Yes	60 Days	No	Valid photo ID; know your SS#.	Certified copy of divorce decree or plain copy of death certificate required.
Oklahoma	18	None	No	$25 To $50		10 Days	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Waiting period of 6 months after divorce is final. Copy of divorce decree recommended.
Oregon	18	3 Days	No	$50 To $60	Yes	60 Days	No	Valid photo ID.	One day waiting period after divorce is final. Copy of divorce decree may be required.
Pennsylvania	18	3 Days	No	$40	Yes	60 Days	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Provide certified copy of divorce decree with court raised seal.
Rhode Island	18	None	No	$24+	Yes	90 Days	No	Certified copy of birth certificate and SS#.	Certified copy of divorce decree or plain copy of death certificate required.
South Carolina	18	24 Hrs	No	Varies		Indefinitely	No	Photo ID and SS card.	Proof of divorce is not required.
South Dakota	18	None	No	$45	Yes	20 Days	No	Photo ID or certified copy of birth certificate.	Certified copy of divorce decree or plain copy of death certificate required.
Tennessee	18	None	No	$93+	Yes	30 Days	No	Photo ID or certified copy of birth certificate and SS information.	Provide copy of divorce decree.
Texas	18	3 Days	No	$31 To $41	Yes	30 Days	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Certified copy of Divorce Decree.
Utah	18	None	No	$45 To $50	Yes	30 Days	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Certified copy of Divorce Decree if within 30 days.
Vermont	18	None	No	$20 To $23	Yes	60 Days	No	Photo ID or certified copy of birth certificate; mothers' maiden names and parents birth states.	Date of divorce or spouses death required.
Virginia	18	None	No	$30	Yes	60 Days	No	Photo ID or certified copy of birth certificate.	Proof of dissolution of marriage.
Washington	18	3 Days	No	$42 To $62	Yes	60 Days	No	Photo ID and SS information.	Divorce must be final and filed before application for a license.
West Virginia	18	None	No	$36	Yes	60 Days	No	Photo ID; parents full names; mothers maiden names; parents birth states.	Proof of dissolution of marriage.
Wisconsin	18	5 Days	No	$80	Yes	30 Days	Yes	Photo ID w current address; certified birth cert; SS info; parents full names, mothers' maiden name; date/place of ceremony; officiant's info.	Proof of dissolution of marriage.
Wyoming	18	None	No	$25	Yes	1 Year	No	Photo ID, certified birth certificate and SS information, mothers maiden names; parents birth states.	Certified copy of divorce decree or plain copy of death certificate required.