How to Apply for a Marriage License in Washington DC
One of our most frequently asked questions when working with couples is how to get a marriage license ahead of their Washington DC micro wedding.
This is a small but important (and admittedly not the most fun) part of the wedding planning process that we’re here to help you with! If you’ve booked one of our all-inclusive packages, you’ve probably already started to work one-on-one with one of our incredible officiants to help you create a custom and hyper-personalized ceremony script. But if not, we’re happy to share some insight into the Washington DC marriage license process below!
Like anything else that requires paperwork, applying for a marriage license can feel like an overwhelming task but we’re here to help. Simply follow the steps below to apply for your Washington DC marraige license:
Like anything else that requires paperwork, applying for a marriage license can feel like an overwhelming task but we’re here to help. Simply follow the steps below to apply for your marriage license in Washington DC.
Apply for a Marriage License in Washington DC
To apply for the marriage license, you can do so two ways:
Visit the Marriage Bureau (Room JM-690; Moultrie Courthouse) and complete a paper application: Marriage License Application. (This is the fastest way and what we recommend!)
Submit the application online - A court staff member will contact you once the application has been received. At least one of the two parties is required to come to the Marriage Bureau to pick up the license, complete payment and show Identification and proof of age for both parties.
In all instances, you must show proof of age for both parties through one of the following documents:
US valid driver’s license
Government-issued non-driver’s ID
Passport
The marriage license application fee is $45.00. All fees must be paid in cash, credit card or by check or money order (made payable to Clerk, DC Superior Court.)
The Marriage license can be issued the same day you apply if all required information is included in the application, along with officiant name (if you’ve hired The Tiny Wedding Shop, ask us for your officiant’s name and MAS number,) payment, and proof of age documents. Once issued, a marriage license does not expire.
The Tiny Wedding Collective is a Washington DC-based all-inclusive elopement and intimate wedding planning service for DC and Baltimore, Maryland. A Tiny Wedding is for couples who want to celebrate their commitment in a thoughtful, stylish way but don’t want the stress and fanfare of a big, expensive wedding. Not all couples fit inside the same traditional box and it’s time that we make space for inclusivity, diversity, and creativity. To find out more about what it’s like to work with us, please fill out our contact form here.