Get your certified Maryland Marriage Certificate

Fees for a Maryland marriage certificate vary by county. Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the marriage license was issued for exact pricing. Typical fees range from $5 to $25 depending on the jurisdiction.

Yes, in many Maryland counties you can order a marriage certificate online through the county clerk website or an approved service provider. You can also apply by mail or in person at the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the marriage license was issued.

In Maryland, eligible requesters include either spouse named on the certificate, immediate family members, or a legal representative. If you need someone else to request the certificate on your behalf, they may use a notarized Power of Attorney (PoA) or a signed affidavit from an authorized applicant.

Maryland marriage certificate is generally considered public records. You can request certified copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the marriage license was issued.

Maryland marriage records are open to the public, although access may vary depending on the event year. Third-party websites can help research marriage certificate, but it’s important to note that the data on these sites may differ from official government records. When searching on a third-party website, you will typically need to provide the location of the record (city, county, or state) and the name of the person listed on the record (if applicable). Maryland residents can inspect or obtain copies of public marriage records under the Maryland Public Information Act (PIA).

You can check the appearance of the marriage document to ensure you have the official certified copy of your marriage certificate. Each state, county, and municipality issues unique designs for its marriage certificate. A stamp or large print can identify informational copies of marriage records on the document, stating “Informational, Not a Valid Document to Establish Identity��� or something similar. To verify if your certificate is a certified copy, you can refer to the official, certified documents in the county where it was issued.

The MDH-DVR is unable to make corrections to marriage records. Contact the District Court in the jurisdiction where the event occurred for changes to the record. Some corrections will require a court order.

Making changes to a Maryland marriage certificate will require the following:

1. A completed amendment application;
2. Supporting documentation;
3. Appropriate fee(s);
4. A notarized, sworn statement completed by an authorized person.

If you lose your marriage certificate:

1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the MDH-DVR.
2. 1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department.
   2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the MDH-DVR at:
      Maryland Department of Health – Division of Vital Records,
      Division of Vital Records,
      P.O. Box 68760,
      Baltimore, Maryland 21215-0036
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   3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. MDH-DVR will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

An Apostille is required when a marriage record needs to be filed with a foreign government. Apostilles can be ordered through the Secretary of State or Vital Records Online in Maryland-issued vital records.

VRO offers comprehensive apostille services for marriage certificate across all 50 US states. Governments and organizations acknowledge the service, which is legally valid in over 100 countries. VRO’s service comes with expert support, costs $149 (plus government fees).

To manually mail an apostille request, you will need to provide the following information:

1. A check or money order for the required fee.
2. A note indicating the country where the documents will be used and your contact information in case there are any questions regarding your documents.
3. A stamped, self-addressed envelope or a prepaid express delivery service, such as FedEx or UPS.

You can submit requests for marriage record apostilles to the Maryland Department of Health – Division of Vital Records (MDH-DVR) at the following addresses:

For express shipping (UPS, DHL, or Federal Express), submit the request to the physical address:

For standard mail:

In-person or walk-in address: