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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 federal government shutdown has ended; the Office of the Secretary will no longer issue marriage licenses. Please visit https://www.dccourts.gov/services/marriage-matters for information regarding the DC Superior Court’s Marriage Bureau. The Office of the Secretary will continue to administer civil ceremonies until December 10, 2025, for couples who have a Marriage License issued by the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia. To schedule a ceremony, please call (202) 727-6306.

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Deeds, Land and Property

Recorder of Deeds Libers (Books)

To request Recorder of Deeds Libers (Books), researchers must visit the DC Recorder of Deeds, at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite# W270, in order to obtain a DC Archives Liber Request Form. The completed form must be faxed to the Office of Public Records at (202) 727-6076. Requests will be processed electronically and researchers will receive their requests via email.

Service Contact:

Office of the Secretary

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Contact Phone:

(202) 671-1105

Contact Fax:

(202) 727-6076

Contact TTY:

711

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 4:45 pm