MarriageLicense.fyi

US marriage-license requirements by county: fees, waiting periods, offices, documents.

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MarriageLicense.fyi

Where to give notice of marriage or get a marriage licence, country by country.

MarriageLicense.fyi lists 1418 marriage licence offices. Each one shows where to go, how to contact the office, and where the official rules are.

Marriage licence offices by city

Rules by country

  • Marriage licence rules in Australia: To marry in Australia, you lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your celebrant at least 1 month before the wedding. This guide uses NSW and Queensland government pages.
  • Changing Your Name After Marriage: For a marriage-based name change, confirm the permitted name, obtain accepted marriage evidence, then update identity records and other accounts in the required local order.
  • Common Marriage License Mistakes: Avoid marriage license delays by checking local timing rules, matching names, gathering accepted documents, and checking ID expiration dates before applying.
  • Documents You Need for a Marriage License: Marriage license applications commonly require identity and age evidence, plus prior-marriage records when applicable; confirm the exact documents with your local issuing office.
  • Marriage licence rules in the United Kingdom: In the UK you give notice of marriage at a register office before the wedding. England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own rules.
  • How Long Is a Marriage License Valid?: Marriage license validity and waiting periods depend on the issuing jurisdiction; confirm the first permitted ceremony date and the expiration date locally.
  • Marriage licence rules in Ireland: In Ireland you give 3 months' notice at an HSE civil registration office. The fee is €200 and you need 2 witnesses aged 18 or older.
  • Marriage License vs. Marriage Certificate: A marriage license generally authorizes a ceremony, while a marriage certificate records the marriage afterward; confirm local document names and filing steps.
  • Marriage licence rules in New Zealand: A New Zealand marriage licence costs NZ$158, must be arranged at least 3 working days before the wedding and expires after 3 months.
  • Marriage license rules in the United States: In the US, a local clerk issues the marriage license. New York, California and Texas set different waiting periods, fees and validity, so check the state where you marry.

Questions

Where do I find the fees and waiting periods?

Fees, notice periods, residency rules and ID rules differ by country and change often. Read the guide for your country, then check the office's own page before you go.