We have marriage records from 1952 through 2011 for all Maryland counties (except Anne Arundel and Montgomery) and Baltimore City.

For Anne Arundel County and Montgomery County, we have marriage records from 1952 through 2014.

For marriage records before 1952, availability varies by county. Please see our research guide for more information.

For marriage records after 2011 (or 2014 for Anne Arundel and Montgomery) please contact the  Division of Vital Records at 410-764-3038.

Most people need Certified Records. These are official paper copies with a raised seal, and are required for most legal transactions. For example, pension requests, estate settlements, MVA requests, court appearances, citizenship/dual citizenship, apostilles, etc.

If you are unsure of any information about the record (i.e. dates, names, counties, etc.), use the Certified Record order form.

These are mainly for genealogists. Genealogists are required to provide all requested information about the record. We will send the record electronically. An uncertified record is considered an "unofficial" copy of a record.

Use the marriage indexes to look up the required information, otherwise use the Certified Record order form.

Fees
The non-refundable and non-transferable fee is $25.00 per certified record and $5.00 per uncertified record.

You will not be refunded if you do not provide the required information for uncertified record requests, or if your certified record is not found.

Certified Marriage Record (most common)     |      Uncertified Marriage Record (for genealogists)