# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 2. Marriage

### Subtitle 1. Definitions

#### Section 2-101

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Authorized official" means an individual authorized by the laws of this State to perform a marriage ceremony.

(c) "Clerk" means a clerk of the circuit court for a county.

(d) "License" means a license to marry issued in this State.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)