How to Get a Montgomery County Marriage Certificate

The Fastest Way to Get Your Montgomery County Marriage Certificate

Getting a copy of your marriage certificate shouldn't be complicated. After all, the state where you got married should have that information on file, making it easy to order the documents you need without a lot of random steps. However, when it comes to getting your , you could be in for quite the surprise.

Not only can it take a while for your Montgomery County marriage certificate to come in the mail, but you could get frustrated by online forms or red tape from the office that processes these requests. If you want to simplify the process, turn to DoNotPay - the fast solution to getting copies of your Montgomery County marriage certificate.

What Is the Difference Between a Montgomery County Marriage Certificate and a Marriage License?

They might seem like the same thing, but there are distinct differences between a marriage certificate and a marriage license. A marriage license is a document that you have to have ahead of your marriage, in order to verify that your union is legal. A marriage certificate, on the other hand, is something that is available after your marriage occurs as proof that you are legally married.

Marriage certificate documents are useful for a variety of reasons. Not only are they helpful to have on hand in order to complete certain legal processes, such as enrolling in new health insurance or getting a passport, but they are often required for school enrollment and in case you need to legally change your last name.

How Much Does it Cost to Get a Marriage Certificate?

Getting a isn't free. According to the Montgomery County Maryland Circuit Court website, here's the costs associated with ordering copies of marriage certificates:

Type	Fee
Certified Copy	$5.50
Non-Certified Copy	$0.50

Ordering a copy or two likely won't be a big financial burden - but if you need to order a number of copies, you could be looking at a larger expense.

Getting a Montgomery County Marriage Certificate on Your Own

Do you want to order a Montgomery County marriage certificate on your own? There are several ways to go about the process.

1. By mail

Ordering copies of your marriage certificate by mail is one way to get the information you need. To do this, download and complete the PDF that is found on the Maryland County Circuit Court website. Once it is filled out in its entirety, you can mail it, along with payment in the form of a check or money order, to the License Department, North Tower, Room 1300, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850. You should allow up to three weeks for the delivery of your requested marriage certificate.

2. Online

You can also get copies of your online, although this process can be a bit more complicated.

For marriages that took place before 1990, you will need to search the Maryland State Archives website. For assistance with this, you can call 410-260-6400.
If the marriage took place after 1990, you will have to go through the Maryland Vital Statistics Administration's website. If you need help with this, call 800-832-3277.

DoNotPay Simplifies the Marriage Certificate Ordering Process

Ordering your Montgomery County marriage certificate can be time-consuming. But not to worry, DoNotPay has you covered in 7 easy steps:

Go to the Certificates of Marriage product on DoNotPay.
Select whether the certificate belongs to you or a relative/loved one. If it belongs to someone else, enter the details of both people on the certificate and select/upload evidence that proves your relationship with them. If the certificate is yours, enter the details of your spouse.
Enter the city, state, and county where the marriage certificate was issued as well as the date it was issued.
Indicate what you will be using this certificate for, and choose whether you need an authorized or certified copy.
Enter your contact information and shipping address. Upload copies of your government-issued identification, such as a driver's license.
Choose whether you would like to electronically sign this form or not. Once we generate the form, verify that all of the information is correct.
Next, you can notarize your document by scheduling a notarization appointment using our Notary product. Otherwise, proceed to our Mail Checks product and let DoNotPay mail in your request form with a check on your behalf.