Marriage records in Prince George's County, Maryland, are available through several channels. PrinceGeorgesCourt.us allows you to find public information about the county's marriage records. Additionally, records can be obtained directly from the relevant government agency — the Clerk of the Circuit Court — by visiting the office in person or sending a request by mail. The state of Maryland centralizes the issuance of marriage certificates through the Division of Vital Records at the Maryland Department of Health.
Prince George's Marriage Records Search
In the state of Maryland, marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county where the couple applies. For Prince George's County, this function is performed by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office, located in the courthouse in Upper Marlboro. The collection of records includes marriage licenses issued in the county, as well as returned completed marriage certificates submitted by ceremony officiants after the marriage registration.
Historical records — including marriage licenses dating back to the late 17th century — are stored at the Maryland State Archives in electronic, microfilm, and original formats. If you need a record created before the mid-20th century, contact the State Archives directly.
In addition to the county level, certified copies of marriage certificates registered after January 1, 1950, are issued by the Division of Vital Records (DVR) at the Maryland Department of Health.
Circuit Court Clerk's Office — Prince George's County
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Prince George's
The cost of obtaining copies of marriage records depends on where you order them — at the county or state level. Below are the main fees established according to the Maryland Department of Health (DVR) and the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
| Service | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy (via state DVR) | $10.00 | Maryland DVR fee schedule |
| Each additional copy (in the same order, DVR) | $10.00 | Maryland DVR fee schedule |
| Record search (DVR, included in copy fee) | Included | Maryland DVR |
| Expedited processing (DVR, additional) | $10.00 | Maryland DVR |
| Marriage license copy (Clerk of Circuit Court) | Inquire at the office | Prince George's Circuit Court Clerk |
DVR fees are payable by money order or check made out to "Division of Vital Records." We recommend confirming the exact amount of fees at the Clerk's Office by phone (301) 952-3318, as county rates may change.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Prince George's
There are several ways to order a certified copy of a marriage certificate.
Online
Maryland DVR accepts orders through its online portal VitalChek. To do this, you need to:
- Visit the Maryland Department of Health — Division of Vital Records website.
- Select the record type "Marriage Certificate."
- Fill out the application form with the details of both spouses, the date, and place of marriage registration.
- Pay the fee with a credit or debit card (a VitalChek service fee is added).
Online ordering is available only for marriages registered in Maryland after January 1, 1950.
In Person
You can contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Prince George's County directly. Bring a valid photo ID with you.
You can also visit the central DVR office in Baltimore:
By Mail
To order a copy by mail through DVR, send:
- A completed application for a marriage certificate (the form can be downloaded from the DVR website).
- A money order or check for $10.00 made out to "Division of Vital Records."
- A copy of the applicant's photo ID.
- A self-addressed stamped envelope (optional, for faster delivery).
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The standard processing time for mail requests is 4 to 6 weeks. If you need it faster, add $10.00 for expedited processing.
For records created before 1950, or to obtain copies of the marriage licenses themselves (not certificates), contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Prince George's County or the Maryland State Archives. Access to court records is generally open, but some documents may have restrictions according to Maryland Rules.