UPDATED September 30, 2023
With the looming US Federal Government shutdown, DC Elopements is preparing to assist engaged couples left in a state of limbo because the DC Marriage Bureau is closed. The DC Superior Court typically determines that the DC Marriage Bureau is a non-essential service and all staff have been furloughed until the shutdown is over:
DC Elopements is still able to provide DC-area couples with legal marriage services through our Washington DC Online Marriage service. Because our online marriage service doesn’t rely on marriage licenses issued by the DC Marriage Bureau, we are still able to provide couples the option to be legally married completely online in as little as 24 hours.
Meanwhile, at the DC Marriage Bureau, engaged couples will not be able to apply for marriage licenses, drop off or pick up marriage licenses already applied for, or obtain certified copies of marriage licenses during the shutdown. All courthouse weddings scheduled have been cancelled, and no DC Marriage Bureau staff are present to reschedule those marriage ceremonies.
Any couples wishing to get married in Washington, DC during the shutdown are advised to contact DC Elopements at 800-721-8697 or https://dcelopements.com/contact/ to schedule online marriage services and for advice on making alternative arrangements.
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