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Office of the Secretary

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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Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

11 am

Join Congressional Leaders for Press Conference on DC Statehood
Location: U.S. Capitol
HC-5
Open to Pre-Credentialed Press
*Closest Metro Station: Union Station*
*Closest Bus Routes: 80, 96, D4*

All reporters and other media interested in attending the event are required to RSVP [email protected]. Please note, there is a mandatory TV pool, contact the House Radio-TV Gallery 202-225-5214 for additional details. Please limit editorial presence to one person per outlet. Livestream will be available at Facebook.com/LeaderHoyer.

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