Prince George’s County, Maryland
County clerk guides for Prince George’s County.
Prince George’s County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Prince George’s County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $70, payable by cash, credit card, or money order (personal checks are not accepted). |
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| Waiting period | About 48 hours — under Maryland law the license activates 48 hours after filing (Md. Code, Family Law § 2-405). |
| License validity | 6 months from the date of issuance (Maryland statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID for both applicants (driver's license, passport, military ID, or other government-issued ID) and Social Security numbers, which are required by law but not printed on the application. Applicants without a Social Security number must sign an affidavit. |
| Where & how to apply | Apply in person at the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The application must be sworn to and signed before the Clerk. |
Full Prince George’s County marriage license guide →
Maryland rules that apply in Prince George’s 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 Prince George’s County is $70. 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 44% of them. See fees state by state →
Prince George’s 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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