Check your local marriage license requirements
Gather required documents, such as photo ID and proof of age
Apply for a marriage license at the county clerk or vital records office
Pay the required license fee
Wait out any mandatory waiting period
Schedule a courthouse wedding appointment, if required
Bring the marriage license and required witnesses, if needed
Arrive on time with both partners and valid identification
Have the judge, clerk, or authorized officiant perform the ceremony
Sign the marriage license and any required paperwork
Return the signed license to the issuing office for recording
Request certified copies of the marriage certificate, if needed