✓ Verified · June 2026💍 Get a Marriage License

Get a Marriage License in Sussex County, DE

Confirmed by phone with the Sussex 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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$50–$70 / $100–$120resident / non-resident — call to confirm

Delaware marriage licenses are issued by the county Clerk of the Peace. Fees are not uniform statewide — they vary by county. Resident fees run about $50–$70 and non-resident $100–$120. A 24-hour waiting period applies, the license is valid for 30 days, and certified copies are $25. Sussex County requires an appointment — call ahead. Call (302) 855-7834 to confirm the exact fee before you go.

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Office Address
2 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947
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Official Website
sussexcountyde.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