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Prince George's County, Maryland marriage license: fee, offices and what to bring

What official pages say about getting a marriage license in Prince George's County, Maryland: the $70 fee, where to go, appointments, ID and who must appear. A fact is linked to the page it was read on.

By Wedding RemedyPublished November 13, 2026

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Prince George's County marriage license at a glance

Fee: The license fee is $70, paid at the time of application.

Where to go: Marriage License Division, Judicial Administrative Services, 14701 Gov. Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Appointment: The Clerk's marriage license page directs applicants to schedule an appointment with the Circuit Court Appointment Scheduling Tool. The page does not say whether walk-ins are accepted.

Prince George's County marriage license: what the office asks for

Issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, License Department (Marriage License Division). The lines below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked November 13, 2026. Fees and hours change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the office before you go.

Fee: The license fee is $70, paid at the time of application. (Source: princegeorgescourts.org, checked November 13, 2026)
How to pay: Cash, credit card, or money order. Personal checks are not accepted. (Source: princegeorgescourts.org, checked November 13, 2026)
Appointment: The Clerk's marriage license page directs applicants to schedule an appointment with the Circuit Court Appointment Scheduling Tool. The page does not say whether walk-ins are accepted. (Source: princegeorgescourts.org, checked November 13, 2026)
Online application: None stated on the official pages we read. Official page
ID and documents to bring: Bring proper identification for both parties, such as a driver's license, birth certificate, military ID or passport. Social Security numbers for each party are required. A previously married applicant gives the final date of divorce. (Source: princegeorgescourts.org, checked November 13, 2026)
Who must appear: One or both parties must appear in person, with proper identification for both parties. A foreign national without a Social Security number must be present to sign an affidavit. (Source: princegeorgescourts.org, checked November 13, 2026)
Where the license can be used: The license can only be used in Prince George's County. (Source: princegeorgescourts.org, checked November 13, 2026)
Non-resident application by mail: Applicants who do not live in Prince George's County and cannot appear in person may mail a sworn Non-Resident Marriage Application with a $70.00 money order payable to Clerk of the Court. Personal checks are not accepted. (Source: princegeorgescourts.org, checked November 13, 2026)
Civil ceremonies: The Clerk's Office performs civil ceremonies for a $25.00 fee, paid by cash, credit card or money order just before the ceremony. The license must be obtained at least two days before the ceremony. (Source: princegeorgescourts.org, checked November 13, 2026)

Where to get a marriage license in Prince George's County

Offices that issue marriage licenses in Prince George's County, as the official pages list them.
Office	Address	Hours	Source, checked
Marriage License Division, Judicial Administrative Services	14701 Gov. Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772	Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	princegeorgescourts.org Nov 13, 2026

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How Prince George's County compares with the Maryland rule

Prince George's County lists $70. The Maryland page shows $55, read from Montgomery County, $15 less.

Maryland waiting period: The license must be purchased at least 48 hours before the ceremony. State law makes it effective at 6 a.m. on the second calendar day after issuance. (Source: montgomerycountymd.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
How long a Maryland license is valid: Valid for six months. (Source: montgomerycountymd.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

Maryland marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply has the state’s other rules: witnesses, who may officiate, age and certified copies.

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Prince George's County, Maryland?

The license fee is $70, paid at the time of application. Cash, credit card, or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.

Where do you get a marriage license in Prince George's County, Maryland?

The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, License Department (Marriage License Division) issues it. Marriage License Division, Judicial Administrative Services, 14701 Gov. Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Do you need an appointment for a marriage license in Prince George's County, Maryland?

The Clerk's marriage license page directs applicants to schedule an appointment with the Circuit Court Appointment Scheduling Tool. The page does not say whether walk-ins are accepted.

Do both people have to be there to get a marriage license in Prince George's County, Maryland?

One or both parties must appear in person, with proper identification for both parties. A foreign national without a Social Security number must be present to sign an affidavit.

What do you bring for a marriage license in Prince George's County, Maryland?

Bring proper identification for both parties, such as a driver's license, birth certificate, military ID or passport. Social Security numbers for each party are required. A previously married applicant gives the final date of divorce.

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