Washington D.C. Marriage Records

To begin, add a marriage record or view a list of locations and resources for Washington D.C. marriage records.

Marriage records from anywhere in the country can be important, but some marriage records, such as those from Washington DC are a bit harder to come across. Many people aren't sure where DC vital records are kept, or how to access them.

While birth and death records from Washington DC are kept by the Vital Records Division, marriage records are only stored by the DC Superior Court. While requests can be made in writing to this institution, this can often mean waiting weeks to get the marriage records you've been searching for. However, if you need faster results, you may be able to find what you need through an internet public records finder, which may be able to help you get the records you need in far less time.

To receive a Washington D.C. marriage certificate contact:

District of Columbia divorce certificates may be available dating back to 1956. There is a small fee of $6.50, which may be paid with either check or money order and is non-refundable. When you apply you may be asked to provide a photo ID, and information that will prove you are eligible to receive the divorce certificate. You will also need to provide information that will help in finding it, such as the names of both spouses, maiden name of bride, and date of divorce. For more information visit: District of Columbia Department of Health