Both applicants must appear together when applying for a marriage license. The marriage license may be obtained during the hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (last license to issue at 4 p.m.). Sussex County Administrative Building, Room 226, Second floor, 2 The Circle, Georgetown, Delaware. If you are unable to make it during regular business hours, please call (302) 853-1717 to speak with the Chief Deputy to schedule an appointment, based on availability.

Each applicant is required to show a valid photo identification. The identification may be a driver’s license, a State-issued identification card, a passport or a military identification. Proof of residence is required if requesting the Delaware Resident fee.

You must be at least eighteen years of age to apply for a marriage license.

Applicants may not be related to each other.

Applicants must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

No blood test is required.

If a female applicant is divorced and legally reclaimed her maiden name, we require the original, true copy or a certified copy of the name change court papers. A photocopy is not acceptable.

If either applicant has been married and the marriage was terminated by divorce or annulment, we require the last divorce or annulment decree. It must be signed by a Judge and bear a seal indicating that it is the original, true copy or a certified copy. A photocopy is not acceptable.

If either applicant has been married and the marriage was terminated by death, we require the original, true copy or a certified copy of the death certificate. A photocopy is not acceptable.

You will need to know all prior wedding dates.

If either applicant is on probation or parole, they must have written permission to marry from their probation or parole officer.

Birth certificates are not required but helpful in the process. If you don't have one handy, please know the following information when you come in for an application:

• Father's first, middle and last name

• Mother's first, middle and maiden last name

• State or Country of birth for both parents

• State or Country of residence for both parents

If either applicant requires an interpreter, they must provide their own. The interpreter must be at least eighteen years of age There is a part-time Spanish-speaking interpreter working in the office, please call (302) 853-1717 to find out their availability.

The marriage license is valid for 30 days, based on time of application. Keep in mind, if you apply online, your time of application will be the time that you complete the application process in the office. It must be used in that time period. It is only valid in the State of Delaware. The waiting period is 24 hours (based on time of application) for all applicants.

Please allow at least 20 minutes for the marriage application process.