1. Get your documents together
Proof of Birth
You must provide proof of birth by original birth certificate. Maryland law requires at least one of the wedding participants to obtain a marriage license and provide either an original birth certificate or valid drivers license for both parties. Social security numbers and addresses for both parties are required. If you were born overseas, you can provide either your original birth certificate or foreign passport, both of which must be legible in the English language.
Previous Marriage
If you are divorced you must provide an original Certificate of Divorce, or if widowed an original Death Certificate, both legible in English.
As a legal requirement, you must obtain a Marriage License form from the Office of the County Clerk in the county the wedding is in. Delaware marriage applicants must apply at the Sussex County Administrative Office Building at The Circle #2 on the second floor, Georgetown DE 19947 (302-855-7834). The legal age to marry is 18 and no blood test is required. A DE wedding license is valid for 30 days. There is a 24 hour waiting period for a Delaware Marriage License (4 day waiting period for non-residents- unless one of the parties has a parent who permanently resides in DE) and the DE license is valid for 30 days. Delaware wedding license is $30. DE beach weddings require the notification of intent to the specific town or park office.