Civil non-sectarian wedding ceremonies are $28. Ceremonies can be performed at any of our three office locations by a Deputy Commissioner of Marriage. A marriage license must be purchased prior to the ceremony. Both individuals must be able to read, speak, and understand English. If not, the couple must bring a third party translator to have a ceremony performed. The department does not provide translation services.
A public marriage license must be signed by at least one witness present on the day that the ceremony is performed.
The couple must provide at least one witness if they are a having a marriage ceremony performed at one of our offices after having obtained a public marriage license. The department will not provide witnesses under any circumstances.
A marriage ceremony will not be performed if a couple doesn't have a witness present who can sign their public marriage license and who can physically witness the marriage ceremony.
For your convenience, appointments are accepted but are not required.
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