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Is a Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, Sikh, Buddhist or humanist wedding legal in the U.S.? Learn how your officiant’s signature on the marriage license counts.

Learn how premarital courses, county choice and smart planning can cut your marriage license fee by $30 to $75 in many U.S. states.

Marriage license cost, waiting periods, witnesses, expiration dates and certificate copy fees for all 50 states and D.C., updated October 2026.

Learn how to get your marriage registered in the USA: apply for a license, hold the ceremony, record it, and get your certified marriage certificate.