Marriage License Requirements

New York
Both parties must apply in person to a town or city clerk in the state
Must have proof of identification and age and bring certified documents of how previous marriages ended
A witness of at least 18 years of age must be present
Waiting period is 24 hours
The cost is $35-$50
Valid for 60 days

New Jersey
Must go to the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the bride’s hometown. If the bride does not live in the state of New Jersey, you can apply at the municipal office of the groom’s town. If both the bride and groom are from out of state, apply at the municipal office of the town where the ceremony will take place.
Bring a valid form of identification and social security card and documents that previous marriages have ended
Birth certificates are required for as proof of age (if not available, 2 other forms of identification will be sufficient)
A witness over the age 18 must be present
The cost is $28
Valid for 30 days. It is recommended that you apply at least two weeks before the ceremony.

Connecticut
Appear before the town clerk with a valid form of identification, completed marriage license application
Parties can appear individually or together
Show divorce decrees or death of previous spouse
A test for venereal diseases is required
The cost ranges from $30-$50
Valid for 65 days

Pennsylvania
Apply in person with the person you are planning on marrying at the county clerks office (located in the county courthouse)
Bring a photo identification, and death or previous marriage certificates
Pay $25-$50 (depending on county) in cash
License will be granted three days after you apply
Valid for 60 days

Maryland
Only one applicant needs to be present and they must bring with them a form of identification with proof of age and Social security number for both parties. Residency is not required for bride or groom.
Show all divorce decrees
License will be granted within 48 hours
Valid for 6 months
Couple must marry within the county they register. Cost is $35-$60 cash, varies by County.

Washington DC
Residency is not required but a valid photo identification is along with social security number
Both bride and groom must be present to apply and sign the license
Blood tests are required and must be done somewhere in DC
Bring certificate of death or divorce
The cost is $45 (cash)
There is a five day waiting period

Virginia
Licenses are issued by a clerk or his deputy clerk of a circuit
But bring a valid drivers license, documentation of previous marriages
Valid for 60 days
The cost is $30 (cash)

Florida
Both the bride and groom must apply in person with a valid form of identification
Both parties must sign a sworn affidavit with both their social security number and age
Supply information of previous marriages, the dates, and why they ended
All applicants must read the Family Law Handbook
Must take a premarital preparation course to qualify for a license if you are not a resident of Florida. Taking this course could give you a $30 discount off of the actual license (only available in certain counties)
If you complete the course you can receive your license the same day
The cost ranges from $50-$90
Valid for 60 days