Marriage Certificate Processing Time
The processing time for marriage certificates can vary depending on the state where the certificate was issued. In some states, the process may take as little as a few days, while in others it may take several weeks or even months. It’s important to research the specific state’s requirements and processing times to ensure you receive your certificate in a timely manner. Some states may have expedited processing options available for an additional fee, which can speed up the process significantly.
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Certificate Type
- Vital Records States Processing Time
- Marriage Certificate Processing Time
| State | Certificate type | Standard processing | Rush processing | Processing details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | Marriage | 2 - 3 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Alaska (AK) | Marriage | 8 - 9 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Arizona (AZ) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Arkansas (AR) | Marriage | 10 - 17 days | Not available | See all details |
| California (CA) | Marriage | 10 - 12 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Colorado (CO) | Marriage | 10 - 11 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Connecticut (CT) | Marriage | 12 - 13 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Delaware (DE) | Marriage | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| District of Columbia (DC) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Florida (FL) | Marriage | 5 - 10 days | 3 - 5 days | See all details |
| Georgia (GA) | Marriage | 8 - 10 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Hawaii (HI) | Marriage | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Idaho (ID) | Marriage | 2 - 4 weeks | 1 - 2 weeks | See all details |
| Illinois (IL) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Indiana (IN) | Marriage | 10 - 15 days | Not available | See all details |
| Iowa (IA) | Marriage | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Kansas (KS) | Marriage | 7 - 10 days | Not available | See all details |
| Kentucky (KY) | Marriage | 30 - 35 days | Not available | See all details |
| Louisiana (LA) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Maine (ME) | Marriage | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Maryland (MD) | Marriage | 6 - 7 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Massachusetts (MA) | Marriage | 30 - 35 days | 7 - 10 days | See all details |
| Michigan (MI) | Marriage | 4 - 5 weeks | 2 - 3 weeks | See all details |
| Minnesota (MN) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Mississippi (MS) | Marriage | 4 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Missouri (MO) | Marriage | 12 - 16 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Montana (MT) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Nebraska (NE) | Marriage | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Nevada (NV) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| New Hampshire (NH) | Marriage | 3 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New Jersey (NJ) | Marriage | 12 - 14 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New Mexico (NM) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| New York (NY) | Marriage | 20 - 24 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New York City (NYC) | Marriage | 8 - 10 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| North Carolina (NC) | Marriage | 13 - 15 months | Not available | See all details |
| North Dakota (ND) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Ohio (OH) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Oklahoma (OK) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Oregon (OR) | Marriage | 10 - 12 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Rhode Island (RI) | Marriage | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| South Carolina (SC) | Marriage | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| South Dakota (SD) | Marriage | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Tennessee (TN) | Marriage | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Texas (TX) | Marriage | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Utah (UT) | Marriage | 3 - 4 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Vermont (VT) | Marriage | 10 - 20 days | Not available | See all details |
| Virginia (VA) | Marriage | 4 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Washington (WA) | Marriage | 6 - 8 weeks | 1 - 2 weeks | See all details |
| West Virginia (WV) | Marriage | 5 - 20 days | Not available | See all details |
| Wisconsin (WI) | Marriage | 1 - 2 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Wyoming (WY) | Marriage | 3 - 5 days | Not available | See all details |