Expiration Date of Marriage License:

A marriage license is valid for a set amount of days. If the marriage does not take place within set amount of days from the date the license was issued, a new license must be issued, and additional fees must be tendered. In most states, the original license must be returned to the Clerk’s office. There is no provision for a refund.

Wedding License Expiration Date:

• • 10 days: Oklahoma

• • 20 days: South Dakota

• • 30 days: Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin

• • 33 Days: Michigan

• • 35 Days: Colorado

• • 60 days: Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia

• • 65 days: Connecticut

• • 90 days: Alaska, California, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Texas</a.

• • 6 months: Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey

• • 1 year: Arizona, Nebraska, Nevada, Wyoming

• No expiration: District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina

Marriage Waiting Period after Application:

• • 1 day: South Carolina

• • 3 days: Alaska, District of Columbia, Florida (upon completion of a pre-marital preparation course), Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington

• • 5 days: Minnesota
  • 6 days: Wisconsin

Marriage Waiting Period after Receiving Marriage License:

• • 1 day: Delaware, Illinois,

• • 2 days: Maryland
  • 3 days: Iowa, Louisiana, Texas

Copy of Certificate of Marriage License

You may request a copy of your marriage certificate in person, online or by mail.

Please Note: State and county marriage license Law requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office where you will be married for the most up-to-date information.