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Annapolis is a city in the United States with a population of 36,408 (July 2006 est.). It is the capital of the State of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. Situated at the mouth of the Severn River which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, 26 miles (approx. 42 km) south of Baltimore and about 29 miles (approx. 47 km) east of Washington D.C., it is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The United States Naval Academy and St. John's College are in Annapolis. It was the site of the Annapolis peace conference in November 2007.
Annapolis has a thriving historic district with shops and restaurants along the waterfront. Most of the buildings are original 17th, 18th and 19th century, with brick lined streets. Tourism from the surrounding Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metro area is a major part of the town's life, as is a thriving boat business. One could easily spend a day walking around the town's downtown harbor area shopping and eating. There is also a lively nighttime scene.
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Annapolis Weddings
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Why Annapolis?
Marriage License Requirements
The procedures for obtaining a marriage license in Anne Arundel County are as follows:
1.) The Marriage License fee is $55.00 in Anne Arundel County. We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard or Discover as payment.
CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS PAYMENT.
2.) One applicant must apply in person to give the information for both bride and groom. Non Resident Affidavit: If you are not in the State of Maryland and unable to apply for your license in person 48 hours prior to the wedding ceremony, you make complete a "Non Resident Affidavit" to be signed by your local Clerk of the Circuit Court (Clerks not located in the STATE OF MARYLAND) or comparable official in your state. The fees remain the same and all Maryland laws must be complied with. To download the "Non Resident Affidavit" for use by individuals NOT IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND you will need Acrobat Reader. If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, contact Adobe. To download the "Non Resident Affidavit" form to be used for weddings in Anne Arundel County, Maryland only, click here. THIS FORM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY OTHER MARYLAND COUNTIES OR THE CITY OF BALTIMORE. If you are located in the State of Maryland, you cannot complete this form.
After completing Non Resident Affidavit, mail to: Clerk of the Circuit Court, ATTN: LICENSE, PO BOX 71, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21404-0071
3.) The following information is required for each applicant:
- Name
- Age
- Birth Date
- State or Country of Birth
- Current Address
- Social Security Number for the Bride and the Groom
- This information is required by State law and will not be printed on the marriage license
4.) If either party has been married previously, please provide the exact month, day, year, county and state that all divorces and/or deaths occurred. Documentation is not required in Anne Arundel County.
5.) Both parties must be over 18 years of age. Proof of age is not required if both parties are 21 and older. Applicants 20 and younger are required to provide proof of age when applying for the license.
6.) Applicants 17 and younger are required to call the License Department prior to applying.
7.) A blood Test is not required in the state of Maryland.
8.) Social Security numbers are required to complete the application.
9.) Under oath the applicant will be asked if the information provided is accurate. The applicant must sign the application under oath and indicate the truthfulness of the information under penalty of perjury.
The application process takes approximately 15 minutes. There is a 48-hour waiting period before the license is valid. The marriage license is valid for six months from the date of issuance and is only valid in Anne Arundel County.
Telephone: 410-222-1434
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Marriage Applications: 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Civil Ceremonies: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
How to Get There
Get in
- From Baltimore, take I-97 south then go east on Hwy 50.
- From Washington, D.C., take Hwy 50 East.
Get around
The most economic way of enjoying Annapolis would be getting around on foot. There are plenty of parking spaces available during less crowded times, such as during the winter months and weekdays after work hours. They are easy to find by following either the parking signs to a parking garage or looking around the harbor area for metered spots which can be held for up to two hours. Bicycles are also an option to bring along, but generally wouldn't be needed for a day of sightseeing in the harbor area.
Tourist maps are available at many downtown establishments, usually highlighting map sponsors as places to visit, but also including most places of interest as a not-to-scale reference. Any local Annapolitan would be more than happy to give short directions, or even a tip on where to eat.
During the busier times, a parking place will be a bit harder to find, but patience is usually rewarded. If needing extended transport, a bus line does traverse Annapolis at various locations. Weekend nights, you will also find more than enough taxis available at the base of Main Street.
Get out
- The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is close, and when it was built it was the largest bridge of its type in the world. The western end is at Sandy Point State Park which has great views of the bridge and Bay and ships passing on the way to Baltimore. From here you can see the Baltimore Lighthouse which for a brief time in the 1960s was the worlds first and only nuclear powered lighthouse (it is solar powered at this time). Kite flying, beach walking, swimming, summer concerts, boat launches, etc.. are all here. At the other end of the bridge is Kent Island, another historic place, known for its seafood and popular new bike trails.
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Climate
Annapolis, MD Weather
Annapolis, MD climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 23.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Annapolis is 44.78 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.42 Inches.
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
(ANNAPOLIS POLICE BRKS Weather station, 2.10 miles from Annapolis) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Max °F 41.8 45.0 54.3 65.1 74.8 83.2 87.7 85.3 78.0 66.9 55.7 46.8 65.4 Mean °F 32.8 35.1 43.6 53.6 63.6 72.4 77.5 75.6 68.3 56.6 46.0 37.7 55.2 Min °F 23.8 25.1 32.8 42.1 52.3 61.6 67.3 65.8 58.5 46.3 36.2 28.6 45.0
Normal Precipitation
(ANNAPOLIS POLICE BRKS Weather station, 2.10 miles from Annapolis) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Inch 3.49 2.95 4.17 3.34 4.42 3.56 3.98 4.04 4.25 3.56 3.33 3.69 44.78