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Prince George’s County issues marriage licenses through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the standard arrangement across Maryland.
| License fee | $70, payable by cash, credit card, or money order (personal checks are not accepted). |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | About 48 hours — under Maryland law the license activates 48 hours after filing (Md. Code, Family Law § 2-405). |
| 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. |
| License validity | 6 months from the date of issuance (Maryland statewide rule). |
| 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. |
| Office hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Special notes
A circuit court judge may waive the 48-hour wait for good cause if at least one applicant is a Maryland resident or active-duty military. A 17-year-old may marry only with consent of each living parent/guardian, or, absent consent, a medical certificate of pregnancy or childbirth plus a certified court order; no one under 17 may marry.
Frequently asked questions
How long after applying can we get married in Prince George’s County?
The license activates 48 hours after you file, per Maryland’s statewide waiting period; a circuit court judge can waive this for good cause if one applicant is a Maryland resident or active-duty military.
Do we need our Social Security cards to apply in Prince George’s County?
You need to provide your Social Security numbers, which the law requires but does not print on the application. If an applicant is a foreign national without a Social Security number, they must sign an affidavit instead.
Official source: Prince George’s County Circuit Court, Clerk’s Office — https://princegeorgescourts.org/225/Marriage-License
Last verified: September 2026
Last verified: September 2026
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