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Marriage Matters
- The Marriage Bureau issues marriage licenses, and authorizes religious celebrants to perform in the District of Columbia. The Bureau also maintains a list of judges and court officials who perform civil weddings at the courthouse.
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How do I...
- To get a marriage license, you need to have a completed marriage application, $45.00 cash, credit card or money order and valid identifications for both parties in the form of drivers licenses, government- issued non driver’s ID, or passport.
- To receive a certified copy of a marriage license, you must provide the full names, maiden names, and the date of the marriage for both parties...
- When applying for a marriage license, you may request a Civil Wedding specifying the date and time you would like to be married. The civil wedding calendar is generally booked 2 to 3 weeks in advance. Please apply and confirm a date and time for your civil wedding with the court prior to finalizing your plans...
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