About Marriage License by County
Marriage License by County is a free reference site from Directory Assistance Group. It is built to help people plan a simple courthouse or civil wedding without digging through scattered county pages and statute text.
What this site covers
We focus on the practical questions that affect real timelines: how to get a marriage license, whether there is a waiting period, when a license expires, whether witnesses are required, and whether the county offers a civil ceremony.
We also track details that can save a trip or a delay, like appointment systems, ceremony fees, accepted identification, and whether a state allows a one-day or temporary officiant option.
How we try to be useful
We write for people who want clear next steps, not wedding-industry fluff. That means plain English, careful sourcing, and tools that help you figure out your timing before you book a date or show up at an office.
When a rule is statewide, we say so. When county practices differ, we point you back to the official county office so you can confirm the latest details.
Who writes it
Marriage License by County is published by Directory Assistance Group, an independent publisher of free lookup tools and directories, and is written and maintained by a small editorial team. We are not lawyers, engineers, doctors, or government officials, and we do not claim to be. What we do is read the primary sources (statutes, agency guidance, university extension publications, and official court and health-department pages), turn them into plain steps, and link every claim back to where it came from.
How the site is paid for
The site is free to use and is supported by advertising, clearly labeled featured listings, and a few Amazon affiliate links. Advertisers do not choose or review our topics, and payment never changes what a guide says or the official details we list. Read our editorial standards for how we pick sources, correct mistakes, and keep ads separate from content.
Tell us what we got wrong
Rules change and local details vary. If you spot an error or an out-of-date figure, please send us a note with a link to the source. We read every correction and date-stamp the fix.