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What identification is required for a marriage license in New Castle County?

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Direct answer

For New Castle County, the published answer is Valid, government-issued photo identification for each applicant, presented in person, State I.D. or driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, Passport, Military I.D. (Active Duty), Government-issued Consulate I.D., and The identification must show the holder's date of birth. The marriage-license page itself asks only for "valid, government-issued photo identification". The itemized list above is the Clerk's own published list of acceptable photo ID, given on its Ceremonies page for check-in and repeated on its certified-copies page; the Clerk publishes no separate list for the license application.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • Valid, government-issued photo identification for each applicant, presented in person
  • State I.D. or driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Passport
  • Military I.D. (Active Duty)
  • Government-issued Consulate I.D.
  • The identification must show the holder's date of birth

The marriage-license page itself asks only for "valid, government-issued photo identification". The itemized list above is the Clerk's own published list of acceptable photo ID, given on its Ceremonies page for check-in and repeated on its certified-copies page; the Clerk publishes no separate list for the license application.

Official requirement

Both parties must appear in person to verify their valid, government-issued photo ID.

Issuing office

New Castle County Clerk of the Peace (Marriage Bureau)

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensesNew Castle County Clerk of the Peace - checked July 30, 2026

    Both applicants must appear together in person at the scheduled time to complete the process and receive the license. A marriage license cannot be issued solely online — in-person verification is required by law. The license is valid for 30 days, and the ceremony must take place within the State of Delaware. A 24-hour waiting period applies after the license is issued. Marriage license extensions of 30, 60, or 90 days are available for an additional fee. If previously married, the original or a certified copy of the divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate must be presented.

  • License & Ceremony FAQsNew Castle County Clerk of the Peace - checked July 30, 2026

    Both parties must be 18 years of age or older and not related to each other. Both parties must appear in person to verify their valid, government-issued photo ID. After IDs are verified, three copies of the license are provided to the marrying couple. The license is valid for 30 days unless either party appears in person for an extension. There is a 24-hour wait period after the license is issued before getting married. If either party is active-duty military or critically ill, the wait period can be waived. The marriage ceremony must take place in the State of Delaware to be legal. The ceremony must have two witnesses present that are 18 years or older. Officiators must mail the second copy of the license within 15 days to Clerk of the Peace.

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

    The couple must provide two witnesses, each at least 18 years of age. The couple and both witnesses must present a valid government-issued photo I.D. at check-in on the day of the ceremony. The I.D. must include the individual's date of birth. Acceptable Forms of Identification: Valid state I.D. or driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles; Passport; Military I.D. (Active Duty); Government-issued Consulate I.D.

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