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Getting married in Greater DC? About ... |
Getting Married in Metro DC?Here's what you need to know.The most important thing to remember is that your marriage license must be from the jurisdiction in which the ceremony will take place, not your place of residence. Requirements vary slightly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but the following is generally applicable. Applications must be made in person, but only one of the couple is required. Marriage license bureaus are usually located at the courthouse. Look in the blue pages of your phone book. The offices will be listed under either straightforward heads such as "licenses" or more vaguely as in "Inspections, Licenses & Permits Department of." Be prepared to pay in cash. The fee in Montgomery County is $55.00. Fees may vary, but don't forget to bring cash. The person making application should have Social Security numbers for both and at least one of the following forms of ID for both: a drivers license, birth certificate, passport, certificate of baptism or a military ID. If either of the couple have been previously married, the dates and locations of divorce or death must also be given. If either have been married more than once, be prepared to give all of the previous death/divorce dates and locations. Licenses may be applied for up to six months ahead of time. In Montgomery County, the license may be picked up in person 48 hours after application is made. Remember that blood tests are required in Washington, DC. Those blood tests are done at private labs, so allow time for this in your schedule. Don't forget that the license must be on the site at the time of the ceremony! |
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