Following is a summary of the requirements that US citizens must meet in order to be married in the U.S.A. Please note that legal requirements can change so be sure to double check the requirements before finalizing your booking.
| State |
Fee (US$) |
Waiting Period |
Blood Test |
Legal Documents |
| Arizona |
$50 |
None |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married. If previously married, you do not need to bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. |
| California |
$50-$80 |
None |
No |
Valid Driver's Licencse; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 90 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. |
| Colorado |
$20 |
None |
No |
Valid Driver's License or Passport; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate |
| DC |
$35 |
5 days |
Yes |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Birth Certificate, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married |
| Florida |
$88.50 |
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. The waiting period is waived for couples who complete a state sanctioned marriage counseling course within the past year |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate |
| Georgia |
$26-$30 |
None |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If neither partner are residents you must apply for your license in the county where the marriage will take place. If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 6 months, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. |
| Hawaii |
$50 |
None |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided |
| Louisiana |
$25 |
Yes - 3 days - In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period |
No |
Birth Certificate and Social Security card; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. |
| Maine |
$20 |
Yes - 3 days - In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate |
| Mississippi |
$21 |
Yes - 3 days - In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period |
Yes, |
You must be 21 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age. If either partner is under 21, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 6 months, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. |
| Nevada |
$35-$42; Marriage license fees may vary from county to county |
None |
No |
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. |
| New Jersey |
$28 |
Yes - 3 days - In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married. If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate |
| New Mexico |
$25 |
None |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married. Under 21, Birth Certificate required. If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. |
| New York |
The marriage license fee is $25.00 dollars. If your license issued by the Town Clerk of New York City the license fee will be $30.00. |
Yes, there is a mandatory 1 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period. |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate |
| Pennsylvania |
$25-$40 |
Yes - 3 days - In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period |
No |
Social Security Card; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. |
| South Carolina |
$25 |
Yes, there is a mandatory 1 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period. |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. |
| Tennessee |
$98.50 |
None |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. |
| Texas |
$37 |
Yes - 3 days - In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Social Security Card. Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously marriedIf previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate |
| Utah |
The marriage license fee is $45.00 Please Note: In some counties, there is no fee, but an additional charge for the certified copies may be applied. Marriage license fees may vary from county to county. |
None |
No |
Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. |
| Vermont |
$20 |
Yes, there is a mandatory 1 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period. |
No |
Normal: Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married.; If both partners are residents you may obtain your license from a Town Clerk of your residence. If only one of you is a resident go to the Town Clerk of that resident. In either circumstance, your license will be valid statewide. If neither partner are residents you must apply for your license in the county where the marriage will take place. |
| Virginia |
$30 |
None |
No |
Normal: Picture ID, Proof of Age, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. |
| Wyoming |
$25 |
None |
No |
Normal: Picture ID, Proof of Age, Birth Certificate, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate of Spouse if previously married; If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. |
