Effective March 16, 2020 the Division of Vital
Records will be closed to walk-in customers in an effort to prevent
exposures to COVID-19.
Applications for certificates will continue to be accepted by mail or internet.
The Division issues certified copies of certificates for marriages that occurred on or after January 1, 2007. If a record cannot be located, the certificate fee is not refunded and a Certification of Record Search will be provided. For marriages performed before January 1, 2007, contact the circuit court of the Maryland county where the marriage took place, or the Maryland State Archives.
The Following Persons May Apply:
- Either spouse named on the record
- Representative of either spouse named on the record. (The representative must show a letter stating that s/he has permission to obtain a copy of the marriage certificate. The letter must be signed by one of the spouses and certified by a notary public.)
- Attorney representing either spouse named on the record. (The attorney must present proof that s/he represents the spouse.)
ID Requirements: Click
here to see ID requirements.
Fees: Click
here to see fees.
Processing Time: Click
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TO ORDER BY MAIL:
Download an application to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate:
Please mail the application, photocopies of required identification, fee (check or money order only, made payable to the Division of Vital Records), and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, MD 21215-0036.
TO ORDER ONLINE:
To order online, visit www.vitalchek.com and select the shipping option you prefer.
TO ORDER IN PERSON:
Effective March 16, 2020 the Division of Vital Records will be closed to walk-in customers in an effort to prevent exposures to COVID-19.
Applications for certificates will continue to be accepted by mail or internet.