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How much is a marriage license in New Castle County?

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Direct answer

The published license fee in New Castle County is $70 if either applicant is a Delaware resident, $120 if neither is.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license fee
$70 if either applicant is a Delaware resident, $120 if neither is

The published fee schedule adds a separate $5.00 marriage license processing fee. Extending the 30-day validity costs $25 (30 days), $50 (60 days) or $75 (90 days). An in-office ceremony is charged separately: $50 on a Wednesday or $100 on a Friday where either applicant is a Delaware resident, and $100 or $150 respectively where neither is.

Official requirement

Party A and/or Party B is a DE Resident Marriage License Application $70.00

Issuing office

New Castle County Clerk of the Peace (Marriage Bureau)

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Official sources for this answer

  • Fees ScheduleNew Castle County Clerk of the Peace - checked July 30, 2026

    Party A and/or Party B is a DE Resident Marriage License Application $70.00. Both Parties are NOT DE Residents Marriage License Application $120.00. Marriage License Processing Fee $5.00. Marriage License Extension Fee (30 days) $25.00. Marriage License Extension Fee (60 days) $50.00. Marriage License Extension Fee (90 days) $75.00. Certified Copy of Marriage License $25.00. Officiator Late Return Fee $50.00.

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