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Can the marriage license waiting period be waived in District of Columbia?

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Direct answer

In District of Columbia, there is no waiting period to waive — the Courts state that a couple can marry the same day the license is issued.

Published rule and conditions

Waiting-period waiver

This does not apply here.

There is no waiting period to waive — the Courts state that a couple can marry the same day the license is issued.

Not applicable here

You can get married any time after you receive your license. You can get married the same day you receive your license.

Issuing office

Marriage Bureau, Superior Court of the District of Columbia

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage — Frequently Asked QuestionsDistrict of Columbia Courts - checked July 30, 2026

    Once I have my marriage license, when can I get married? You can get married any time after you receive your license. You can get married the same day you receive your license. We already had our ceremony. Can we backdate the marriage license to reflect the date that we were married on? No, you cannot backdate a marriage license. You can get married on or after the date the marriage license was issued. Do we need witnesses to get married? No, you can get married in the District of Columbia without witnesses. One of us does not have a social security number. Can we get married? Yes, you can still get married without a social security number. Anyone without a social security number must bring their passport to get a marriage license.

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