What is the cheapest of the courthouse and city hall ceremonies in Baltimore?

Circuit Court for Baltimore City Marriage Ceremony in Baltimore, at $25. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.

Which parts of Baltimore have courthouse and city hall ceremonies?

The 6 listings here sit across 6 cities in the Baltimore area, including Baltimore, Towson, Annapolis, Ellicott City, Bel Air, and Westminster. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.

Are these Baltimore venues indoor or outdoor?

Both. 1 of the 6 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 5 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.

Are these prices current?

Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

Courthouse weddings in Baltimore: 6 published fee schedules

Illustration of courthouse and city hall ceremonies in the Baltimore area — Illustration. Not a photograph of any venue listed on this page.

Civil ceremonies performed by a court or clerk are the cheapest legal way to get married, and the fee is published in a public schedule rather than quoted by a salesperson. Every listing below is a real Baltimore area site with a price published by the venue itself or in a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026. We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.

Listings: 6
Cheapest: $25
Median start: $25
Highest start: $25

Cheapest is Circuit Court for Baltimore City Marriage Ceremony at $25. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.

The mix here is 6 courthouse & city hall, spread across 6 cities in the metro. Filter by price tier, guest count, indoor or outdoor, and ceremony versus reception below, then open any listing to see its source link.

6 of 6 venues

Circuit Court for Baltimore City Marriage Ceremony

$25

Baltimore, MD

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

Courthouse marriage ceremony: $25.00 (cash only). Must bring a witness 18 years or older.

Circuit Court for Baltimore County Civil Marriage Ceremony

$25

Towson, MD

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

Baltimore County fee table, Civil Marriage Ceremonies: $25 at check-in.

Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Marriage Ceremony Room

$25

Annapolis, MDUp to 20

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

The fee for a civil marriage ceremony is $25.00 payable in cash or Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Personal checks are not accepted as payment.

Circuit Court for Howard County Civil Ceremony

$25

Ellicott City, MD

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

Civil Ceremonies are performed at the Circuit Court for Howard County. The cost is $25.00 CASH or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover) payable the day of the ceremony.

Harford County Circuit Court Ceremonial Room

$25

Bel Air, MDUp to 20

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

Civil ceremonies are performed at the Ceremonial Room located at 24 Office Street, Bel Air, Maryland, 21014. There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee, payable by cash or credit card only (Visa, Mastercard or Discover), at the time of the ceremony.

Circuit Court for Carroll County Civil Ceremony

$25

Westminster, MD

Courthouse & City HallOutdoorCeremony only

Civil Ceremonies Performed by the Clerk: There is a $25.00 fee paid at the time of the ceremony. Check or money order made payable to: Heather S. DeWees, Clerk.

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Common questions

How much do courthouse and city hall ceremonies cost in Baltimore?: Across the 6 Baltimore listings on this page, published starting prices run from $25 to $25, with a median starting price of $25. The cheapest is Circuit Court for Baltimore City Marriage Ceremony in Baltimore at $25. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.
What is the cheapest of the courthouse and city hall ceremonies in Baltimore?: Circuit Court for Baltimore City Marriage Ceremony in Baltimore, at $25. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
Which parts of Baltimore have courthouse and city hall ceremonies?: The 6 listings here sit across 6 cities in the Baltimore area, including Baltimore, Towson, Annapolis, Ellicott City, Bel Air, and Westminster. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.
Are these Baltimore venues indoor or outdoor?: Both. 1 of the 6 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 5 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.
Are these prices current?: Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

Guides that go with this list

What Happens at a Courthouse Wedding: Step by Step, What to Bring, How Long It TakesA courthouse wedding is two errands: get the license, then have a judge or clerk perform a short civil ceremony. Here is exactly what happens at each step, what you need to bring, who has to be there, and how long the whole thing takes.How Much Does a Small Wedding Cost? Real Numbers for 20, 30, and 50 GuestsThe average cost of a small wedding depends almost entirely on the guest count and the venue. Here are worked totals for 20, 30, and 50 guests built on published venue prices from 1,000+ real listings, plus the line items that actually move the number.What a Civil Ceremony Is, Who Can Perform One, and What It CostsA civil ceremony is a legal, non-religious wedding performed by a judge, clerk, or other authorized officiant. It can happen at a courthouse, a park, or your living room. Here is who can perform one in the states we cover, what it costs, and how it differs from a religious ceremony.21 Questions to Ask a Cheap Wedding Venue Before You BookThe questions that decide whether a low published price is actually low: minimums, deposits, surcharges, what is included, alcohol rules, rain policy, and vendor restrictions.

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