✓ Verified · June 2026💍 Get a Marriage License

Get a Marriage License in Kent County, DE

Confirmed by phone with the Kent County office. Here's what you need to know.

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Delaware Marriage License — Clerk of the Peace
Fee varies by county · 24-hour waiting period · valid 30 days
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$70 / $120resident / non-resident (confirmed)

Delaware marriage licenses are issued by the county Clerk of the Peace. Fees are not uniform statewide — they vary by county. Kent County is confirmed at $70 resident / $120 non-resident, plus an optional ceremony fee ($50 resident / $100 non-resident). Payment is cash only. A 24-hour waiting period applies, the license is valid for 30 days, and certified copies are $25. Call (302) 744-2346 to confirm the exact fee before you go.

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Office Address
555 Bay Rd., Dover, DE 19901
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Official Website
kentcountyde.gov
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Verified · June 2026

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Delaware Fee Authority

Delaware sets baseline clerk fees by state law under 13 Del. C. § 107.

📖 Read 13 Del. C. § 107