Virginia 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 Virginia.
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 Virginia.
The license can only be used within the State of Virginia.
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.
Isle of Wight Clerk of Circuit Court
17122 Monument Circle
Isle of Wight, VA 23397
757-365-6233
King George County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 105
King George, VA 22485
540-775-3322
King William County Circuit Court Clerk
P.O. Box 216
King William, VA 23086
804-769-4936
Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk
P.O. Box 550
Leesburg, VA 22075
703-777-0270
Louisa County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 37
Louisa, VA 23093
540-967-5312
Lunenburg Clerk of Court County Court House
Route 40 & 49
Lunenburg, VA 23952
804-696-2230
Lynchburg Clerk of Court
900 Court St
Lynchburg, VA 24505
804-847-1590
Madison County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 220
Madison, VA 22727
540-948-6888
Martinsville County Clerk of Circuit Court
365 West Church St
Martinsville, VA 24112
540-656-5109
Mathews County Clerk of Circuit Court
Court St
Matthews, VA 23109
804-725-2550
Mecklenburg County Circuit Court Clerk
Washington St
Boydton, VA 23917
804-738-6191
Middlesex County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 158
Saluda, VA 23149
804-758-5317
Montgomery County Clerk of Circuit Court
1 East Main St
Room B-5
Christiansburg, VA 24073
540-382-5760
Nelson County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 10
Lovingston, VA 22949
804-263-4069
New Kent County Clerk of Circuit Court
12001 Courthouse Circle
New Kent, VA 23124
804-966-9520
Newport News City Clerk of Circuit Court
2500 Washington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
757-926-8561
Norfolk County Clerk
100 St Paul's Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-664-4380
Northampton County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 36
Eastville, VA 23347
757-678-0465
Northumberland County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 217
Heathsville, VA 22473
804-580-3700
Nottoway County Clerk of Circuit Ct.
County Court House
Nottoway, VA 23955
804-645-9043
Orange County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 230
Orange, VA 22960
540-672-4066
Page County Clerk of Circuit Court
5 Court St
Luray, VA 22835
540-743-4064
Patrick County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 148
Stuart, VA 24171
540-694-7213
Petersburg City Circuit Court Clerk
Court House Hill
Petersburg, VA 23803
804-733-2367
Pittsylvania County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 31
Chatham, VA 24531
804-432-7845
Portsmouth City Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Drawer 1217
Portsmouth, VA 23705
757-393-8671
Powhatan County Circuit Court Clerk
3872 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
804-598-5660
Prince Edward County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 304
Farmville, VA 23901
804-392-5145
Prince George County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 98
Prince George, VA 23875
804-733-2640
Prince William County Clerk of Circuit Court
9309 Center Ave, Ste 301
Manassas, VA 22110
703-792-6045
Pulaski County Clerk of Circuit Court
Main St
Pulaski, VA 24301
540-980-7825
Radford County Clerk of Circuit Court
619 2nd St
Radford, VA 24141
540-731-3610
Rappahannock County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 517
Washington, VA 22747
540-675-3621
Richmond City Circuit Court
800 East Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23219
804-464-6767
Richmond County Clerk of Circuit Court
100 Court St
Warsaw, VA 22572
804-333-3781
Roanoke City County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. 2610
Roanoke City, VA 24010
540-853-6702
Roanoke County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 1126
Salem, VA 24153
540-387-6205
Rockbridge County Clerk of Circuit Court
Courthouse Square
Lexington, VA 24450
540-463-2644
Rockingham County Clerk of Circuit Court
Rockingham Courthouse
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-564-3110
Russell County Clerk of Circuit Court
Main St
Lebanon, VA 24266
703-889-8023
Scott County Circuit Court Clerk
104 East Jackson St, #2
Gate City, VA 24251
540-386-3801
Shenandoah County Clerk of Circuit Court
1125 Main
Woodstock, VA 22664
540-459-6150
Smyth County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 1025
Marion, VA 24354
540-783-7186
South Boston County Clerk of The Circuit Court
P.O. Box 729
Halifax, VA 24558
804-476-6211
Southampton County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 126
Courtland, VA 23837
804-653-2200
Spotsylvania County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 96
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
540-582-7090
Stafford County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 69
Stafford, VA 22554
540-658-8750
Staunton City Circuit Court
P.O. Box 1286
Staunton, VA 24402
540-332-3874
Suffolk County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 1604
Suffolk, VA 23439
757-925-6458
Surry County Clerk Of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 203
Surry, VA 23883
757-294-3161
Sussex County Circuit Court Clerk
P.O. Box 1337
Sussex, VA 23884
804-246-5511
Tazewell County Clerk of Circuit Ct.
P.O. Box 968
Tazewell, VA 24651
703-988-7541
Virginia Beach County Circuit Court Clerk
Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-427-4181
Warren County Clerk of Circuit Court
1 East Main St
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-2435
Washington County Circuit Court Clerk
P.O. Box 289
Abingdon, VA 24210
540-676-6224
Waynesboro County Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 910
Waynesboro, VA 22980
540-942-6616
Westmoreland County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 307
Montross, VA 22520
804-493-0108
Williamsburg-James City County Clerk of Circuit Court
321-45 West Court St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-229-2552
Wise County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 1248
Wise, VA 24293
540-328-6111
Wythe County Clerk Of Circuit Court
225 South 4th St
Wytheville, VA 24382
540-223-6050
York County Circuit Court Clerk
301 Main St
Yorktown, VA 23690
757-890-3350
