Marriage License Information: To the Couple

Peggy Magee
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Prince George's County
14735 Main Street, Room #M1401
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772

Congratulations on your decision to get married! At the time of application, you received your marriage license. However the license may not be used prior to the effective date, which is 6:00 am. on the second calendar date after issuance. You have six months(6) from the effective date in which to use the marriage license before it expires. You must be married in the county where your license was purchased. Replacement licenses may be obtained, during the six (6) month period the original license is valid, for a fee of $10.00. If you are being married by a clergy, prior to your marriage, take the marriage license and these instructions to your clergy. The clergy will complete all information and give the completed marriage license to you after the ceremony. Best wishes for a successful life together!

The Bride's and Groom's social security numbers are required and must be supplied at the time of application. Social Security numbers will not be printed on the marriage license.

To Clergy
Before performing the ceremony, please check the effective date. The license may not be used prior to the effective date, which is 6:00 am. on the second calendar date after issuance and must be used within six (6) months of the effective date. The couple must be married in the county where the license was issued. Before returning the marriage license to the newly married couple, please complete the following:

1. Date of the ceremony and City or Town that the ceremony was performed in;
2. Your Signature;
3. Your title and office; and
4. Mailing address (please include street and city).

Give the top copy to the couple. This is their original. Complete, sign the green copy, and return to the Clerk's Office in the envelope provided no later than five (5) days after the ceremony is completed. Please provide your printed name, address, and a phone number in the event further clarification is necessary. (A business card is perfect!). Finally, keep the white copy for your records.

Thank you for your help! If you need additional information, please call the Licensing Division, Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 301-952-3288.

Sincerely,

Peggy Magee
Clerk of the Circuit Court