Contact the county clerk, vital records office, or registrar where the marriage license was issued
Request a certified copy or plain copy of the marriage license or marriage certificate
Provide the full names of both spouses
Provide the date of marriage
Provide the place of marriage
Show a valid government-issued photo ID if required
Complete the request form if one is required
Pay the required copy fee
Submit the request by mail, online, in person, or by phone if allowed
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if requesting by mail
Wait for processing and delivery of the copy
Check state or county rules for eligibility, since some records are restricted to spouses or authorized persons