Marriage Licenses

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The Marriage Bureau office for Sussex County is open to the public for the issuance of marriage licenses, ceremonies, and certified copy requests, by appointment only. Please call (302) 853-1717 to schedule your appointment for a marriage license and/or ceremony with the staff in the office (please be sure to leave a message if no one answers).


The Marriage Bureau issues marriage licenses, officiates Memorable Marriage ceremonies and provides certified copies of marriage licenses issued in Sussex County, Delaware.

Marriage Bureau staff

Contact Information
Clerk of the Peace Norman A. Jones, Jr. (Jay)
Chief Deputy Alisa Mawson
Clerk II Karen Mitchell

Clerk II
(Spanish Speaking)

Maria Camila Pena Suarez
Address Sussex County Marriage Bureau
2nd Floor, Room 226
2 The Circle
P.O. Box 29
Administrative Office Building
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone (302) 853-1717
Office Hours: Appointment Only
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The office is closed on County holidays.
Email Address: marriagebureau@sussexcountyde.gov

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