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What prior-marriage documents are required in District of Columbia?

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In District of Columbia, an applicant who was previously married must state on the application how the marriage ended and, if it ended in divorce or annulment, where the decree was obtained. The Bureau does not publish any requirement to produce a copy of the decree. District law also requires the Clerk to examine applicants under oath about whether they were previously married.

Published rule and conditions

Prior-marriage documents
An applicant who was previously married must state on the application how the marriage ended and, if it ended in divorce or annulment, where the decree was obtained. The Bureau does not publish any requirement to produce a copy of the decree.

District law also requires the Clerk to examine applicants under oath about whether they were previously married.

Applies in some cases

If divorced, where was decree obtained?

Issuing office

Marriage Bureau, Superior Court of the District of Columbia

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage License ApplicationSuperior Court of the District of Columbia, Marriage Bureau - checked July 26, 2026

    If an officiant/self will perform the ceremony, please provide the following information (If self, both parties must be present when picking up license). Proof of age for the applicants must be shown and may be demonstrated by driver's licenses, government-issued non driver's ID, or passports. Was this person previously married? If previously married, how did the marriage end? If divorced, where was decree obtained?

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