Marriage Laws United States Waiting Period and Times By States

U.S. Marriage License Laws Waiting Period By States

Please Note: State and county marriage license 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 or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com.


  • Alabama: None

  • Alaska: three (3) business days

  • Arizona: None

  • Arkansas: None

  • California: None

  • Colorado: None

  • Connecticut: None

  • Delaware: 24 hours. If both of you are nonresidents, there is a 96 hours waiting period.

  • District of Columbia: Five (5) days

  • Florida: No waiting period for Florida residents have both completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last 12 months. There is a three-day waiting period for Florida residents who have not taken the course.

  • Georgia: None

  • Hawaii: None

  • Idaho: None

  • Illinois: 24 hours

  • Indiana: None

  • Iowa: Three (3) business days

  • Kansas: Three (3) days

  • Kentucky: None

  • Louisiana: 72 hours. Out-of-state couples marring in New Orleans no wait.

  • Maine: Three (3) days

  • Maryland: 48 hours

  • Massachusetts: Three (3) days

  • Michigan: Three (3) days

  • Minnesota: Five (5) days

  • Mississippi: None

  • Missouri: Three (3) days

  • Montana: None

  • Nebraska: None

  • Nevada: None

  • New Hampshire: None.

  • New Jersey: 72 hours

  • New Mexico: None

  • New York: 24 hours

  • North Carolina: None

  • North Dakota: None

  • Ohio: None

  • Oklahoma: None

  • Oregon: Three (3) days

  • Pennsylvania: Three (3) days

  • Rhode Island: None

  • South Carolina: 24 hours

  • South Dakota: None

  • Tennessee: None

  • Texas: 72 hours

  • Utah: None

  • Vermont: None

  • Virginia: None

  • Washington: Three (3) days

  • West Virginia: None

  • Wisconsin: Six (6) days

  • Wyoming: None

    Please Note: State and county marriage license 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 or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

    To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com.


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