I must say, things have changed significantly with this building over the years and since the last time I've been here. I came for jury duty and although I didn't get selected (bummer...lol), I really enjoyed my time here. Since it was kind of an all day event. I had a chance to walk around and tour....well wander the building. There are definitely a lot of changes and upgrades made to this building for the better. The newly renovated jury duty space and lounge is a great addition to this courthouse building. And, definitely a step up from the old, archaic wood and dated spaces and rooms of the past. Here for jury duty. Kind of an all day thing, so was able to look around a little. The 4th level, where the potential jurors wait, is an open space with a glass ceiling and a little viewing garden area. The juror lounge and waiting room is located on this floor. It is a large wide-open space that is very comfortable and filled with plenty of chairs and a few tables to wait out the time. There''s also plenty of outlets around and WiFi to stay connected while waiting your time out as a Juror or waiting to be called. This is perfect for those needing to handling work while waiting or buy the time. And, believe me you will have plenty of time to spare as part of your jury duty. So I advise that you bring something to read, your phone, iPad or even a laptop....as to these items are allowed. There's also little cafeteria downstairs on C level that has some decent coffee, desserts, and some handhelds/quiches. It has a Starbuck's vibe and more charging areas/wall outlets there for use. In all, a nice building and very accommodating for those having to take time out of their day for jury service duties. Not that I'm interested in coming back....I still give this place a Thumbs Up for the overall experience today. Yelp Elite Tip: Arrive early! The parking is a beast and hard to find. Also, no photography in the building and no phone calls in the waiting room....ignore my pictures taken...teehee ;) Security is monitor the floors and there are cameras everywhere! read more

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Standing uncovered in a torrential rainstorm for 30 minutes to check in for jury duty is a horrible way to treat anyone. Build a cover! read more

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Long line to get in to the courthouse to report to jury duty on a very cold morning. Security directed people at the end of the line to go around the building to another entrance. Security checkpoint at the family court entrance was quick, then stood in another line for 45 minutes to verify ID, get transportation stipend ($7 on VISA), FAQs page and juror badge. Everyone was patient and a video on unconscious bias played on a loop, on a tv near the office/line. The staff shepherding us through the building and checking IDs were helpful and pleasant. After going to the Juror's lounge (large room with hundreds of chairs to wait in), we were intermittently given instructions: how to check in and out of the room, where to use lockers (50 cents, bring quarters), find the business center, ice machine, microwave, vending and the cafe for coffee and good hot and cold breakfast options. My number never got called and I was released in the afternoon. read more

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The Marriage Bureau folks are the most incompetent set of bureaucrats I've ever seen in my life. They make the DMV look stellar, and friends, that's saying something. 3 1/2 months waiting for a call back on a Marriage Application Then one attempt and no return call. Several attempts to call them and told "Oh that's Ms. Charles' case, I can't do that. Ms. Charles never called back Then, due to their delay, they forced us to LIE about the date of wedding to conform to their paperwork and cover up their incompetence. read more

I wanted to post a review since most of the reviews here have outdated information. Taking the metro is the easiest way. Judiciary Sq on the Red line is the closest. Once you come out of the metro, cross the street. The courthouse is on the opposite side of the street, a few yards to your right. There were no signs at the metro exit, so it was a bit confusing. The security line wasn't bad at all, just 2 people ahead of me on a Friday afternoon at 3 pm. The marriage license office is on the floor marked JM, not 4th floor. When you come through the security at the street level, go down the escalator one level and turn to your right. If you're not a US citizen/Permanent Resident, make sure to bring your country's passport. Both spouses don't need to be present to apply for the license, unless it's a self-uniting marriage. If you have applied online, you don't need to fill out the blue/yellow form. Just sign in on the computer and wait until they call your name. Friendly staff! read more

An afternoon trip to the Moultrie Courthouse totally sucked all of the romance of applying for a marriage license due to the long waits, lack of chairs, tiny winny of Kelly Clarkson playing on an ancient clock radio and the fact that the Marriage License Bureau sits right next door to the Domestic Family Violence office. However, I definitely have to give four stars to this over worked judicial office. The lines were long but everybody was taken care of in an efficient manner. You could truly tell that the workers at this office cared about the people that they were working with. One couple had wanted to get married that day because a partner was going to get shipped off in the army. Unfortunately the ceremony site was booked over a month in advance but the clerk tried to make special accommodations and give the couple solid advice on where they could get married in a jiffy (The answer: PG County). The wait is long but this is a great place to people watch. I saw one couple come out of their marriage ceremony wearing matching Hawaiian shirts and black pants and another adorable older man couple wear matching short sleeved plaid button down tee shirts, khaki pants, white socks and white sneakers. Adorbs! Even though we were in a boring office setting it was evident that love was flowing throughout the room. For those looking to apply for a marriage license, here are a few tips: 1) Download the application and fill out beforehand. To get married you will only need a driver's license and both partners must be present. 2) Once you arrive to the Marriage Bureau make sure to sign in at the front desk 3) It will most likely be a long wait so make sure your mobile phone is fully charged and your partner is ready for a gut wrenching round of Words with Friends. 4) After going through the line and signing the paperwork (which takes less than 10 minutes) you must go to their downstairs level to pay for the certificate. It costs $45 and you must bring cash. 5) You can pick up your certificate about a week later 6) If you are planning on getting married in the courthouse, you will need to plan your ceremony at least a month in advance! read more

I had to serve jury duty here and it was actually way better than I thought it would be so I decided to review. The screening process isn't bad when coming into the building and everyone was pretty helpful in the building with directing you to where you need to go. When you go up to the second level there is a large hall considered the jury waiting area. You sign in and then you go to a big room with comfortable chairs and a few TVs. We watched a juror orientation video twice. It was pretty funny and informative and a break from watching CNN for almost 3 hours. I brought my ipad so I kept myself busy. We had a few breaks between the calling of jurors so we were allowed to go the basement of the building where they have a sandwich and coffee shop (the coffee was pretty good by the way). They gave us an hour break for lunch and the courthouse was conveniently located by Penn Quarter. So there was an ample amount of restaurants to choose from (I went to Protein Bar). After lunch we came back in and they kept us there for another 30 mins. Then we were dismissed for the day. Note: You can bring your cell phones, ipads, tablets etc... There is free WiFi read more

About a month ago, I got this sinking feeling when I opened my mailbox and found a jury summons inside. It was my first. After reading it, filling it in and mailing it back, I looked at the address and thought...umm where the eff is Indiana Ave? Makes perfect sense that it's right off the Judiciary Square metro station. Fast forward a month and I find myself riding the metro at 7:30am experiencing the commute that most other DC-ers have. (I work in Bethesda so I have the opposite commute). Upon exiting the Judiciary Square metro, I had a little bit of difficulty deciphering which building was actually the Moultrie Courthouse; due to construction in the area, there was a lack of signage. I found another lost soul and we navigated our way to the courthouse and eventually found our way to the juror line on the 3rd floor. The Courthouse itself is quite nice; clean, fairly easy to navigate, friendly people to point you in the right direction should you get lost, vending machines, Firehook in the basement, etc. The security to get in the building didn't take forever even as a plebe. I think they had a separate line for employees. So once we stood in line, we all checked in, got our badge and then sat in the juror lounge. The juror lounge was a long room with lots of chairs and several TVs. The TVs were used for the Juror Orientation video (which I watched twice) and they also played movies while we waited to see if a judge wanted to call a panel. There was excellent communication with the workers and jurors; they provided frequent updates and were very receptive to questions. We also got one hour for lunch (I went to Proof) which was nice. I have to say, the waiting area for potential jurors is alright. They do their best to accomodate those who still need to get work done by offering free wi-fi, a business lounge where there were desks, a fax, printer and whatnot. Had I known this, I'd have brought my laptop to keep myself from dying of boredom. In the end, I did not get picked so it was basically just a day of waiting around. It wasn't so terrible that I hated my life that day but I'm glad that I'll never have to do it again *(because I'm moving) or (at least for 24 months if I still lived in DC). read more

Talked to a very kind rep at the Marriage Bureau and got clarification on some of their online content/guidance: - Only one person need to be present to file the application for a marriage license. That person needs to bring the picture ID's of both parties. - The marriage license can be picked up the same day if you fill out a waiver form in person and then wait for the license. Otherwise, you can give a third party your receipt and they can pick up the license three days later. - You can submit the date and time request for a civil ceremony at the same time as you submit the application for a marriage license. They are booked 3-4 weeks out. - The civil ceremony is held in the same building as the Marriage Bureau. - 10-15 seated people can fit in the room where they hold the ceremony. - Pictures are only allowed in the ceremony room. - Tipping the person that performs the ceremony is not allowed. 4/5 stars only because some of the online content is a mismatch for what was told to me over the phone. read more

I come here with clients and I have an okay experience there. Well, sometimes lines going in sucks because they only have 2 security check in points and when you're running late it totally holds up the process. Never expect to be called on your scheduled time anyways... So make sure park where you won't get ticket if you're there past 2 hours. read more

Come as a juror, not as a defendant! If you want to see all of DC, this is the place to people watch, everyone comes through this place, the good and the bad. read more

I am giving this place two stars because very rarely will you actually get seated if called for jury duty. But that doesn't mean it will be a just one day deal, I've been called back three days in a row and not seated. The full body cavity checks aren't that bad, once and awhile even kinda entertaining when you see all the wierd stuff folks carry around and the guards make people leave behind. Hey this is about as much fun as you can have with the DC government wasting your tax dollars. read more

Today, had jury duty. And, I was called to a case as a potential juror only to be dismissed at the end. It was a long day of waiting. It was good to be reminded of the laborious and strident process of selecting a jury of peers. When it's all said and done our system strives to get it right. Jury selection is a pain. But, it's a duty, as citizens, we should embrace. The courtroom was HOT. Uncomfortable. read more

Fast, friendly service. Went for copies of marriage certificate about 10 minutes after it was open, and was out in less than 10.

Oh I see "you people" at DC Gov stepped up to the plate with your customer service skills now that the city is gentrifying. Betcha won't roll ya eyes and talk down to the new wave of citizens moving into the city. Still can't believe how nice and helpful they are. Maybe they thought I was headed to jail for a long time and decided to be nice to me? IDK but it was weird being in this place and people working there are nice! WTF!!! read more

This place is the epitome of a bureaucratic cluster-f. After waiting in a line that was literally out-the-door of the courthouse, we made our way to the marriage application center. (It was on the same floor as the domestic violence unit and the criminal division--romantic, huh?) After signing in, we submitted our license application to a nice enough, but clearly disgruntled, civil servant. We then proceeded down the hall to another room, only to sign in & wait again, just to pay for the license. Why this could not be done in the same room, or even by the same person, shows the duplicative nature of the system. PRO: We got to pay with a credit card and walked away with a marriage license the same day. read more

Okay this is weird to review a courthouse but here it goes. As a DC resident and having to serve my civic duty every once in a while, Moultrie Courthouse is very convenient for me. The courthouse i close to the metro for easy commute and if you get a break for punch form your duty, there are a lot of restaurants in the area for you to enjoy. The screening process as you enter is not bad. All in all no complaints here. read more

Picked up a marriage license and found the office to be welcoming, friendly, peaceful, and efficient. The wedding thingie is on the fourth floor. I brought two documents, the license one and the request for a civil ceremony one. It turns out you don't actually need to ceremony request one because they basically fill that out on the computer. I recommend it! read more

I mean...its a courthouse not too much criticize I feel pretty safe in there and it works quick enough. Nice.

The marriage bureau process sucks. Do not believe anything they say over the phone. If you think that they have one bit of integrity. Think again. If you read the website do not trust it. Just come in and find out what the flavor is of the week. I came in and there attitude sucks and they do not accept any of the garbage you hear from the supervisor on the phone. So now I have been here for a while and just hanging out. We will see if they renig on what they say when I am still here. I hate this place. If you are using an officiant even if your form is notarized get a copy of an Id. I know it does not say that but just get one. It could be fake but they will accept it. Get something with a picture and name. Once you have that then you can come do something. Something is the key right now. More to come. read more

If you have jury duty, you can bring anything (computers, books, phones) but know that there are only a couple of plugs for over 50 people and they aren't easy to access. There is a working area but you willl frequently have to leave that area for when juries are selected. Jury selection involves going to the court and being asked questions, at which point the attorneys will either try to select or eliminate you. If you are eliminated, you return to the jurors' lounge and work areas and await another jury selection. It is possible that the courts can decide that they will not have any more jury selections for a day and everyone will be released. However, it's difficult to determine that ahead of time and you should plan to sit for long hours until you are dismissed at around 5pm. There is parking on the stree and in garages nearby, but the Navy Archives (green/yellow line) station is only about 1.5 blocks away from the courthouse. Basically, it's like sitting in an airport all day but without anyplace to wander or any stores to buy food. Speaking of which, you can bring food and drinks inside the building but you cannot bring them into the court rooms. read more

Marriage license application was a breeze. We went at 3pm the Tuesday after a Monday holiday, and the place was empty. We had expected long lines and a difficult process, but it went smoothly. Tips: 1) Go on a Tuesday afternoon, 2) read and fill out the marriage license application form prior to arrival, 3) Have valid, unexpired IDs for both members of the couple (We were coming from different parts of town, so one of us had both passports, the other both driver's licenses-- we ended up using the passports-- only one person has to be there, but they need the IDs for both), and 4) Bring exact cash. read more

Got my marriage license in about 15 minutes; everyone was super nice, and finance clerk congratulated me when I went to pay. They now take credit cards in addition to cash as payment, but their website hasn't been updated to show that. read more