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Vermont Marriage License Requirements

Below is the information on what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before filling out the marriage license forms.

In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document that allows you to officially be married under the law. Always check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.

Licenses are usually not valid for more than 30 days so you'll typically need to apply for your marriage license within one month of your wedding ceremony. You need to submit your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents.

When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.

IMPORTANT: You are not officially married when you receive a marriage license. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your officiant your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.

ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license. If application is mailed or faxed in, it must be witnessed by a Notary Public.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Vermont.

Waiting Period: 3 days.

If Divorced: If divorced within the last 60 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed.

Fees: Cash Only! $25

Other Tests: No tests

Under 18: Need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification.

Officiants: The minister, priest or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers must provide marriage certificates to the couple married and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner.

Valid: License is valid for 90 days anywhere in Vermont.
The license can only be used within the State of Vermont.

 

IMPORTANT: State and county marriage license requirements can change so make sure you check with your local town clerk. This information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any plans.

Addison Town Clerk 7099, VT Rte 228 Vergennes, VT 05491 802-759-2020
Alburg Town Clerk P.O. Box 346 Alburg, VT 05440 802-796-3468
Bakersfield Town Clerk P.O. Box 203 Bakersfield, VT 05441 802-827-4495
Barnet Town Clerk Box 15, US Route 5 Barnet, VT 05821 802-633-2256
Barre CountyRecorders Office P.O. Box 418 Barre, VT 05641 802-476-0242
Barretown Clerk P.O. Box 124 Websterville, VT 05678 802-479-9391
Barton Town Clerk P.O. Box R Barton, VT 05822 802-754-8584
Bennington Town Clerk 205 South St Bennington, VT 05021 802-442-1043
Berkshire Town Clerk 2560 Enosburg Salls Berkshire, VT 05450 802-933-2335
Bolton Town Clerk R R 1 Box 445 Waterbury, VT 05676 802-434-3064
Brandon Town Clerk 49 Center St Brandon, VT 05733 802-247-3635
Brattleboro Town Clerk 230 Main St Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-4541
Bristol Town Clerk P.O. Box 249 Bristol, VT 05443 802-453-2486
Burke Town Clerk R R 2 Box 24 West Burke, VT 05871 802-467-3717
Burlington City Clerk 149 Church St, # 22 Burlington, VT 05401 802-865-7000
Cabot City Clerk P.O. Box 36 Cabot, VT 05647 802-563-2279
Calais Town Clerk Rr Box 35 Calais, VT 05648 802-223-5952
Cambridge Town Clerk P.O. Box 127 Cambridge, VT 05464 802-644-2251
Castleton Town Clerk P.O. Box 115 Castleton, VT 05735 802-468-2212
Cavendish Town Clerk P.O. Box 126 Cavendish, VT 05142 802-226-7292
Charlotte Town Clerk Rr1 Box 1549 Charlotte, VT 05445 802-425-3071
Chelsea Town Clerk P.O. Box 266 Chelsea, VT 05038 802-685-4460
Chester Town ClerkTown Hall Building Depot St Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2173
Clarendon Town Clerk P.O. Bo 30 North Clarendon, VT 05759 802-775-4274
Colchester Town Clerk P.O. Box 55 Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-0811
Danville Town Clerk P.O. Box 183 Danville, VT 05828 802-684-3352
Derby Town Clerk P.O. Box 25 Derby, VT 05829 802-766-4906
Dover Town Clerk P.O. Box 527 West Dover, VT 05356 802-464-5100
Dummerston Town Clerk 1523 Middle Rd Putney, VT 05346 802-257-1496
Duxbury Town ClerkRecorders Office Box 1260 Waterbury, VT 05676 802-244-6660
East Barre Town Clerk P.O. Box 124 Websterville, VT 05678 802-479-9391
East CorinthTown Clerk P.O. Box 161 Corinth, VT 05039 802-439-5850
East MontpelierTown Clerk P.O. Box 157 East Montpelier, VT 05651 802-223-3313
East WallingfordTown Clerk P.O. Box 327 Wallingford, VT 05773 802-446-2336
Elmore Town Clerk P.O. Box 123 Lake Elmore, VT 05657 802-888-2637
Enosburg Town Clerk P.O. Box 465 Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 802-933-4421
Essex Town Clerk 81 Main St Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-0413
Fair Haven Town Clerk North Park Place Fair Haven, VT 05743 802-265-3010
Fairfax Town Clerk P.O. Box 27, Hunt St Fairfax, VT 05454 802-849-6111
Fletcher Town ClerkRd 1 P.O. Box 1550 Fletcher-Cambridge Rd Fletcher, VT 05444 802-849-6616
Franklin Town Clerk P.O. Box 82 Franklin, VT 05457 802-285-2101
Georgia Town Clerk R F D 2, Box 325 St Albans, VT 05478 802-524-3524
Glover Town Clerk P.O. Box 226 Glover, VT 05832 802-525-6227
Grand Isle Town Clerk 9 Hyde Road Grand Isle, VT 05458 802-372-8830
Graniteville Town Clerk P.O. Box 124 Websterville, VT 05678 802-479-9391
Groton Town Clerk R R 2 Box 3 Groton, VT 05046 802-584-3276
Guildhaall Town Clerk P.O. Box 27 Guildhall, VT 05905 802-676-3797
Guilford Town Clerk P.O. Box 255 Guilford, VT 05301 802-254-6857
Hartland Town Clerk P.O. Box 349 Hartland, VT 05048 802-436-2444
Highgate Town ClerkP.O. Box 67 Route 78 Highgate Center, VT 05459 802-868-4697
Hinesburg Town Clerk P.O. Box 133 Hinesburg, VT 05461 802-482-2281
Hubbardton Town Clerk Rr1 Box 2828 Fair Haven, VT 05743 802-273-2951
Huntington Town Clerk R.D. 1 , Box 771 Hunnington, VT 05462 802-434-2032
Hyde Park Town Clerk P.O. Box 98 Hyde Park, VT 05655 802-888-2300
Isle La MotteTown Clerks P.O. Box 135 Isle La Motte, VT 05463 802-928-3434
Jamaica Town Clerk 17 Pikesfalls Rd Jamaica, VT 05343 802-874-4681
Jericho Town Clerk P.O. Box 67 Jericho, VT 05465 802-899-4936
Killington Town Clerk P.O. Box 129 Killington, VT 05751 802-422-3243
Londonderry Town Clerk P.O. Box 118 S. Londonderry, VT 05155 802-824-3356
Ludlow Town Clerk P.O. Box 307 Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-3232
Manchester Town ClerkRoute 11 And 30 P.O. Box 909 Manchester City, VT 05255 802-362-1315
Marshfield Town Clerk P.O. Box 98 Marshfield, VT 05658 802-426-3305
Mendon Town ClerkSouth Mendon Road Rr 2, Box 8780 Mendon, VT 05701 802-775-1662
Middlebury Town ClerkMuniciple Building 94 Main St Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-4041
Milton Town ClerkP.O. Box 18 3 Bombardier Rd Milton, VT 05468 802-893-7344
Monkton Town Clerk Rt. 1, Box 2015 Monkton, VT 05473 802-453-3800
Montpelier Town Clerk City Hall, 79 Main Montpelier, VT 05602 802-223-9500
Moretown Town ClerkRoute 100 B P.O. Box 533 Moretown Villag, VT 05660 802-496-3645
Morristown Town Clerk P.O. Box 748 Morrisville, VT 05661 802-888-6370
Newfane Town Clerk P.O. Box 36 Newfane, VT 05345 802-365-7772
Newport City Clerk 74 Main St Newport, VT 05855 802-334-2112
North FerrisburgTown Clerk P.O. Box 6 Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 802-877-3429
North Hero Town Clerk P.O. Box 38 North Hero, VT 05474 802-372-6926
Northfield Town Clerk 26 S. Mian Northfield, VT 05663 802-485-5421
Panton Town Clerk P.O. Box 174 Vergennes, VT 05491 802-475-2333
Pawlet Village Clerk 45 Main St Pawlet, VT 05761 802-325-3309
Peacham Town Clerk Box 80 Peacham, VT 05862 802-592-3218
Peru Town Clerk Box 127 Peru, VT 05152 802-824-3065
Pittsfield Town Clerk P.O. Box 556 Pittsfield, VT 05762 802-746-8170
Pittsford Town ClerkMunicipal Court Office P.O. Box 8 Pittsford, VT 05763 802-483-2931
Plainfield Town Clerk R R 2 Box 100 Plainfield, VT 05667 802-454-8461
Pownal Town Clerk R.D. 1 Box 41 Pownal, VT 05261 802-823-7757
Proctor Town Clerk 45 Main St Proctor, VT 05765 802-459-3333
Randolph Town Clerks P.O. Box B Randolph, VT 05060 802-728-5682
Readsboro Town Clerk P.O. Box 246 Readsboro, VT 05350 802-423-5405
Rochester Town Clerk P.O. Box 238 Rochester, VT 05767 802-767-3631
Rutland Town Clerk P.O. Box 225 Center Rutland, VT 05736 802-773-2528
S. BurlingtonCity Clerk 575 Dorset St S. Burlington, VT 05403 802-658-7952
Sharon Town Clerk P.O. Box 250 Sharon, VT 05065 802-763-8268
Sheldon SpringsTown Clerk Box 66 Sheldon, VT 05483 802-933-2524
South HeroTown Clerk P.O. Box 175 South Hero, VT 05486 802-372-5552
St AlbansTown Clerk P.O. Box 37 St Albans Bay, VT 05481 802-524-2415
St George Town Clerk Rd 2 Box 455 Willeston, VT 05495 802-878-5121
St Johns Berry Town Clerk 34 Main St St Johns Berry, VT 05819 802-748-4331
St JohnsburyTown Clerk 34 Main St St Johnsbury, VT 05819 802-748-4331
Starksboro Town Clerk P.O. Box 91 Starksboro, VT 05487 802-453-2639
StockbridgeTown Clerk P.O. Box 39 Stockbridge, VT 05772 802-234-9371
Strafford Town Clerk P.O. Box 27 Strafford, VT 05072 802-765-4411
Sudbury Town Clerk Rr1 Box 1238 Sudbury, VT 05733 802-623-7296
SunderlandTown Clerk P.O. Box 176 E. Arlington, VT 05252 802-375-6106
TownshendTown Clerk P.O. Box 223 Townshend, VT 05353 802-365-7300
Tunbridge Town Clerk P.O. Box 6 Tunbridge, VT 05077 802-889-5521
Underhill Town Clerk P.O. Box 32 Underhill, VT 05490 802-759-2020
Vergennes City Clerk P.O. Box 35 Vergennes, VT 05491 802-877-3641
Vernon Town Clerk P.O. Box 115 Vernon, VT 05354 802-257-0292
Wallingford Town Clerk P.O. Box 327 Wallingford, VT 05773 802-446-2336
Warren Town Clerk P.O. Box 337 Warren, VT 05674 802-496-2709
Washington Town Clerk Rd1 Box 22 Washington, VT 05675 802-883-2218
Waterbury Town Clerk 51 South Main St Waterbury, VT 05676 802-244-8447
Weathersfield Town ClerkRt 2 5n @ Martin Memorial Hall Weathersfield, VT 05030 802-674-2626
Wells Town Clerk P.O. Box 585 Wells, VT 05774 802-645-0486
West Fairlee Town Clerk P.O. Box 615 West Fairlee, VT 05083 802-333-9696
West Rutland Town Clerk P.O. Box 115 West Rutland, VT 05777 802-438-2263
Westminster Town ClerkRoute 5 P.O. Box 271 Westminster, VT 05158 802-722-4091
White River JunctionTown Clerk 15 Bridge St White River Jct, VT 05001 802-295-2785
WilliamstownTown Clerk P.O. Box 399 Williamstown, VT 05679 802-433-5455
Williston Town Clerk722 Williston Road P.O. Box 137 Williston, VT 05495 802-878-5121
Wilmington Town Clerk P.O. Box 217 Wilmington, VT 05363 802-464-5836
Windham Town Clerk Rr 1 Box 109 West Townshend, VT 05340 802-874-4211
Windsor Town Clerk P.O. Box 47 Windsor, VT 05089 802-674-5610
Winooski Town Clerk 27 West Allen St Winooski, VT 05404 802-655-6419
Witingham Town Clerk Town Clerk's Office Wittingham, VT 05361 802-368-7887
Woodbury Town Clerk P.O. Box 123 Woodbury, VT 05681 802-456-7051
Woodstock Town Clerk P.O. Box 155 Woodstock, VT 05091 802-457-3611