Montgomery County, Maryland
County clerk guides for Montgomery County.
Montgomery County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Montgomery County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $55 (cash or Visa/Mastercard). |
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| Waiting period | About 48 hours — the license becomes valid at 6:00 a.m. on the second calendar day after issuance (Maryland statewide rule). |
| License validity | 6 months from the date of issuance (Maryland statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID for both applicants; only one applicant needs to appear in person but must present valid ID for the absent party. Non-residents unable to appear in person may use a Non-Resident Marriage License Application, sworn before a clerk where they reside and mailed in with a $55 money order. |
| Where & how to apply | Apply in person at the License Department, 50 Maryland Avenue, North Tower, Room 1300, Rockville (appointment/queue system used). |
Full Montgomery County marriage license guide →
Maryland rules that apply in Montgomery County
These come from Maryland state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 with no restrictions. A 17-year-old may marry only with consent of each living parent/guardian/custodian, or (absent consent) a medical certificate confirming pregnancy or childbirth plus a certified court order. No one under 17 may marry under any circumstance.
- Waiting period: About 48 hours — the license becomes valid at 6:00 a.m. on the second calendar day after issuance. A circuit court judge may waive this for good cause if at least one applicant is a Maryland resident or active-duty military.
- License validity: 6 months from the date of issuance.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Montgomery County is $55. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 30% of them. See fees state by state →
Montgomery County vs. other Maryland counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Maryland counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Baltimore County | $35 standard |
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| Montgomery County | $55 standard |
| Prince George’s County | $70 standard |
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