Register officesCity Hall, Belfast
507 marriage licence offices
MarriageLicense.fyi
MarriageLicense.fyi lists 507 marriage licence offices. Each one shows where to go, how to contact the office, and where the official rules are.
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Rules by country
- Marriage licence rules in Australia
To marry in Australia, you lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your celebrant at least 1 month before the wedding. This guide uses NSW and Queensland government pages.
- Marriage licence rules in the United Kingdom
In the UK you give notice of marriage at a register office before the wedding. England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own rules.
- Marriage licence rules in Ireland
In Ireland you give 3 months' notice at an HSE civil registration office. The fee is €200 and you need 2 witnesses aged 18 or older.
- Marriage licence rules in New Zealand
A New Zealand marriage licence costs NZ$158, must be arranged at least 3 working days before the wedding and expires after 3 months.
- Marriage license rules in the United States
In the US, a local clerk issues the marriage license. New York, California and Texas set different waiting periods, fees and validity, so check the state where you marry.
Questions
Which countries have the most marriage licence offices?
The countries with the most marriage licence offices are United Kingdom (507 marriage licence offices).
Which cities have the most marriage licence offices?
The cities with the most marriage licence offices are London, England (13 marriage licence offices), Leeds, England (3 marriage licence offices), Nottingham, England (3 marriage licence offices), Aberystwyth, Wales (2 marriage licence offices), and Canterbury, England (2 marriage licence offices).
What kinds of marriage licence offices are listed?
MarriageLicense.fyi lists Civil registration offices (507 marriage licence offices).
Where do I find the fees and waiting periods?
Fees, notice periods, residency rules and ID rules differ by country and change often. Read the guide for your country, then check the office's own page before you go.