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Apply through the Clerk of the Peace in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County. Your ceremony may take place anywhere in Delaware, regardless of which county issues your license.
Bring valid government-issued identification and the information required for both applicants. If either of you was previously married, bring the required original or certified documentation showing how the most recent marriage ended.
Both applicants must appear together to complete the marriage license process. You’ll provide the required information, complete the application, and pay the applicable license fee.
Delaware requires the marriage license to be obtained at least 24 hours before the ceremony. Once issued, the license is valid for 30 days, and the wedding must take place in Delaware.
What to Bring
What Both Applicants Need
Both applicants must appear in person with valid government-issued photo identification. You’ll also need the information requested on the application, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and information about your parents and any previous marriages.
If either of you was previously married, bring an original or certified copy of the divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate showing how the previous marriage ended.
You do not have to live in Delaware to get married here. The marriage license fee is currently $70 if at least one applicant is a Delaware resident and $120 if neither applicant is a Delaware resident. Once issued, the license can be used for a ceremony anywhere in Delaware.
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Whether you’re planning a simple elopement, an intimate gathering, or a larger Delaware wedding, tell us what you have in mind and we’ll help you figure out the next step.