The Let Our Vows Endure Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 allows the Mayor of the District of Columbia to issue marriage licenses and authorize temporary marriage officiants during periods when the Clerk of the Superior Court is unable to issue licenses due to a federal government shutdown. The bill amends several sections of the existing law, including changing references from "Clerk" to "Mayor or Clerk" in multiple instances, thereby granting the Mayor the authority to perform these functions. Additionally, it establishes a new requirement for the Mayor to maintain records of marriage licenses issued and certificates returned, ensuring that these documents are properly documented and certified.

The bill also introduces a new section that specifies the Mayor's authority to issue marriage licenses is limited to times when the Clerk is not operational due to a federal shutdown. This temporary measure is designed to ensure that couples can still obtain marriage licenses during such disruptions. The act will take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will expire 225 days after its enactment, providing a limited timeframe for its application.