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The District of Columbia Superior Court’s Marriage Bureau has resumed issuing marriage licenses now that the federal government has reopened. Please contact the Court at https://www.dccourts.gov/services/marriage-matters for marriage license information.

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Administrative Issuances

Official policy or position memos issued from the Mayor's Office.

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Authentications

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/internl-judicial-asst/authentications-and-apostilles/Notarial-Authentication-Services-Consular.htmlHow to have documents authenticated for domestic and foreign use.

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Building Permits and Architectural Plans

Information on how to get copies of building permits and architectural plans.

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Ceremonial Services

Learn how to request a ceremonial document.

DC Embassies

Information on embassies in the District.

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DC Sister Cities

DC partnerships with national capitals around the world.

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District of Columbia Archives

Information on accessing historical records at the DC Archives.

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Historical Document Research

Public Records Disposition Committee

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Library of Government Information

How to access data from the Library of Government Information.

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Notary and Authentication Services

Information on Notary commissions to qualified individuals who seek to become a DC notary.

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Notary Commissions

Information on becoming a notary in DC.

Office of International Affairs

Overview

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Public Records Center

How to access permanent and temporary records of the District government.

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Publication and Regulatory Services

Access DC Register publications online.

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Researching Public Records

Information on submitting a research request for Public Records.

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Search for a Notary Public

Map of notaries public in the District.