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"Wedding Details" www.weddingdetails.com/questions/license.cfm has compiled this table of marriage license requirements for each state as a general guide. However, we can not be held responsible for changed or inaccurate information. Please verify all requirements with the County Clerk in your wedding location at least one month in advance, and best wishes to both of you!

Note:
I am a NH Justice of the Peace and can marry anyone within the physical boundaries of NH. (you must acquire a NH license first from a city clerk's office)
This page gives good brief info on marriage licenses for the entire country, by state.
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State Alabama
Age Requirements 18
Cost $25.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Alaska
Age Requirements 18
Cost $25.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 90 Days
Identification Picture Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Arizona
Age Requirements 18 - see below
Cost $50.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 1 Year
Identification None Required
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other 15-17 need parents consent; under 15 need court order. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Arkansas
Age Requirements None
Cost $35.50
Waiting Period None
Valid For 60 Days
Identification See "Other"
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other 18-21 require Birth Certificate. 22 or older require identification. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State California
Age Requirements Over 18
Cost $65.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Valid License
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Call ahead for appointment/Information is Statewide
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State Colorado
Age Requirements 18
Cost $20.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Driver's license/passport
Blood Test None Required
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other If 16-17, notarized consent form required/Information is Statewide
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State Connecticut
Age Requirements 18
Cost $30.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 65 Days
Identification Identification Required
Blood Test Valid for 35 days
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Blood Test valid for 35 days/$5.00 certificate. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Delaware
Age Requirements 18
Cost $30.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Birth Certificate
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other 24 hour waiting period if one person is a resident/96 hour waiting period if from out of state. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State District of Columbia
Age Requirements 18
Cost $35.00
Waiting Period 5 Days
Valid For No Expiration
Identification Birth Certificate
Blood Test Required
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Blood Test valid for 30 days. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Florida
Age Requirements 18
Cost $88.50*
Waiting Period None
Valid For 60 Days
Identification None
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other *If you receive pre-marriage counseling, the fee may be discounted. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Georgia
Age Requirements 18
Cost $34.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For None
Identification Identification
Blood Test Required
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Blood Test valid for 30 days. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Hawaii
Age Requirements 19
Cost $25.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Idaho
Age Requirements 18
Cost $28.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 1 Year
Identification Valid Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Information is statewide
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State Illinois
Age Requirements 18
Cost $15.00
Waiting Period Next Day
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Indiana
Age Requirements 18
Cost $18.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency Proof Required
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Female 50 years or younger must have proof of Rubella German Measles inoculation. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Iowa
Age Requirements 18
Cost $30.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For None
Identification Picture Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Must have a witness/6 months to pick up license. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Kansas
Age Requirements 18 - 17 and under need parent approval
Cost $50.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 6 Months
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Also requires Social Security card. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Kentucky
Age Requirements 18
Cost $34.50
Waiting Period None
Valid For 29 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Louisiana
Age Requirements 18
Cost $25.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Birth certificate/social security card
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Birth certificate must be certified - no copies. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Maine
Age Requirements 18
Cost $20.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 90 Days
Identification Identification/Driver's License
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Maryland
Age Requirements 18 - See Below
Cost $55.00
Waiting Period 2 Days
Valid For 6 Months
Identification See Other
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other 16-17 with parents, or note from doctor; 18-20 Birth Certificate-Driver's License, over 21-no documents required. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Massachusetts
Age Requirements 17 w/parent; 18-20 with birth certificate
Cost $25.00
Waiting Period 3 business days
Valid For 60 days
Identification Social Security Card
Blood Test Yes
Residency Not required
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address How to Register
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Michigan
Age Requirements 18
Cost $20.00
Waiting Period 3 Day
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Identification/Birth Certificate
Blood Test Required
Residency None
Telephone Number Click for telephone numbers
Internet Address Not Available
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Minnesota
Age Requirements 18
Cost $70.00
Waiting Period 5 Days
Valid For 6 Months
Identification Social Security Card
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other 18-21 Requires Birth Certificate. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Mississippi
Age Requirements 21
Cost $21.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 3 Months
Identification Identification
Blood Test Required
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other If under 21, requires parental consent. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Missouri
Age Requirements 18 - See Below
Cost $50.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other 15-17 with parents consent; under 15 need parents and judge consent. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Montana
Age Requirements 18
Cost $30.25
Waiting Period None
Valid For 6 Months
Identification Picture Identification
Blood Test Required
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address sweeney@co.louis.clark.mt.us
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Nebraska
Age Requirements 19
Cost $15.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 1 Year
Identification Identification/Social Security Card
Blood Test Some Required
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Nevada
Age Requirements 18
Cost See Other
Waiting Period None
Valid For None
Identification Driver's License
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address Click for more info
Other Fees and requirements may vary from county to county.
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State New Hampshire
Age Requirements 18
Cost $45.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 90 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State New Jersey
Age Requirements 18
Cost $28.00
Waiting Period 72 hours
Valid For 30 days
Identification Identification
Blood Test No
Residency Not required
Telephone Number Call County Clerk where Bride resides
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State New Mexico
Age Requirements None
Cost $25.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For No Expiration
Identification See Other
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Over 21- Identification, Under 21- Birth Certificate. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State New York
Age Requirements 18
Cost $25.00
Waiting Period 2 Days
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State North Carolina
Age Requirements None
Cost $40.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 60 Days
Identification See Other
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Over 21-Driver's License, Under 21-Birth Certificate. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State North Dakota
Age Requirements 18
Cost $35.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Information is Statewide
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State Ohio
Age Requirements 18
Cost $45.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Identification/Social Security Card
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Fee must be paid in cash. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Oklahoma
Age Requirements 18
Cost $25.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 10 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test Blood Test Results
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Oregon
Age Requirements 18
Cost $60.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Picture Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Pennsylvania
Age Requirements 18
Cost $30.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Social Security Card
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Rhode Island
Age Requirements 18
Cost $24.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 3 Months
Identification No Identification Required
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State South Carolina
Age Requirements 18
Cost Varies, cash only
Waiting Period 24 hour wait
Valid For None
Identification Identification/Social Security Card
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements vary from county to county. Justice of the Peace and Notary Publics can also perform ceremonies.
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State South Dakota
Age Requirements 18
Cost $40.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 20 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Tennessee
Age Requirements 18
Cost $31.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Identification/Social Security Card
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Texas
Age Requirements None
Cost $37.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Also requires Social Security Card. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Utah
Age Requirements None
Cost $45.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 30 Days
Identification Picture Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Vermont
Age Requirements 18
Cost $20.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Identification
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Call County Clerk in wedding location
Internet Address None
Other Requires mother's maiden name and where both parents were born. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Virginia
Age Requirements 18
Cost $30.00
Waiting Period None
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Identification/Social Security Card
Blood Test None
Residency None
Telephone Number Click Here for Telephone Numbers
Internet Address None
Other Requires full name of both parents. Requirements may vary from county to county.
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State Washington
Age Requirements 18
Cost $52.00
Waiting Period 3 Days
Valid For 60 Days
Identification Picture Identification
Blood Test None
Residenc