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13 Del. C. § 107 — a license at least 24 hours before, good for 30 days, at 18 or older

  • No one under the age of 18 is granted a marriage license.
  • Both people appear together before the issuing officer and answer under oath.
  • The license is obtained at least 24 hours before the ceremony.
  • It is good for 30 days from issue, and void after that.
  • A clerk of the peace issues it for $10.
  • 13 Del. C. § 123
  • 13 Del. C. § 120
  • 13 Del. C. § 107
  • 13 Del. C. § 108
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A marriage between a person and an ancestor, descendant, sibling, half sibling, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew or first cousin is prohibited and void.

A particular situation is a question for a clerk of the peace.

  • 13 Del. C. § 107
Sources for this section (5)
  1. 13 Del. C. § 107 — Marriage licenses; obtaining and delivery
  2. 13 Del. C. § 123 — Marriage of minors; consent forms
  3. 13 Del. C. § 120 — Marriage license application; appearance of parties; exception
  4. 13 Del. C. § 108 — Fee for issuing marriage licenses; prohibition of other charges
  5. 13 Del. C. § 101 — Void and voidable marriages

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.

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