Courthouse wedding cost depends on the local license and ceremony fees. New York City lists $35 for a marriage license and $25 for a City Clerk ceremony, or $60 for those two fees. Check the clerk serving the location where you plan to marry.
Courthouse Wedding Cost by License and Ceremony
Confirm the license and appointment rules
Check identification, scheduling, witness and waiting-period requirements for your jurisdiction. Ask whether the license and ceremony need separate appointments.
Confirm the license and appointment rules source
Price copies and optional extras
Ask what an extra certified copy costs and how to request it. Add travel, photography and any meal separately if you want those services.
Price copies and optional extras source
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the New York City example apply elsewhere?
The $60 example combines New York City’s listed license and City Clerk ceremony fees. Confirm local amounts with your clerk.
What should I compare before paying?
Check identification, scheduling, witness and waiting-period requirements for your jurisdiction. Ask whether the license and ceremony need separate appointments.
