To obtain a marriage license in Delaware, both parties must appear together, and each is required to show a driver’s license or a state identification card.

The legal age to apply for a marriage license is 18.  If either party is under the age of 18, other requirements must be discussed to determine if a marriage license can be issued.

No blood test is required.

If either party requires an interpreter, the interpreter must be over age 21, and a citizen of the United States.

Persons who are currently on probation or parole must have a signed permission slip from his or her probation or parole officer.

If either party has been previously married, and the marriage was terminated by divorce, the last divorce decree must be presented.  It must have been signed by a judge and bear a seal indicating that it is a true copy.  A photocopy is NOT acceptable.

The marriage license is valid for 30 days.  It must be used in that that time period.  It is only valid in the State of Delaware.

After the license is issued, there is a 24 hour waiting period.

The application for a marriage license cost $50.00 which must be paid in cash.  The fee is due when the license is issued.

The office does not issue marriage licenses after 4pm.  Allow at least 20 minutes for the process..