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The Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications, Document Authentication, is open for in-person authentications. No appointment is needed.
The hours are 9 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays. 
Address: 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 8100, Washington, DC 20002. Phone: (202) 727-3117.

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The "Let Our Vows Endure Emergency Act of 2025” or “LOVE Act,” signed on October 9, 2025, gives Mayor Bowser the authority to issue marriage licenses and authorize temporary officiants during this partial federal government shutdown.

 

To access the Marriage Bureau site, click here.

 

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Help Get Illegal ATVs and their Drivers Off DC Streets (September 2019)

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

The Metropolitan Police Department captured video footage of numerous individuals who were driving illegal minibikes, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in multiple locations throughout the District of Columbia. The MPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying these persons of interest.

Help us keep our city safe. You could be eligible for a reward of $250 for your information. Call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411 with your information.