West 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 West 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 West Virginia.
The license can only be used within the State of West 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.
Barbour County Clerk
8 North Main St
Philippi, WV 26416
304-457-2232
Berkeley County Clerks
100 West King St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-264-1927
Boone County Clerk
200 State St
Madison, WV 25130
304-369-7331
Braxton County Clerk
Sutton, WV
304-765-2833
Brooke County Clerk
P.O. Box 272
Wellsburg, WV 26070
304-737-3661
Cabell County Clerk
County Courthouse
Huntington, WV 25701
304-526-8631
Calhoun County Clerk
Grantsville, WV
304-354-6725
Clay County Clerk
P.O. Box 190
Clay, WV 25043
304-587-4259
Doddridge County Clerk
West Union, WV
304-873-2631
Fayette County Clerk
P.O. Box 569
Fayetteville, WV 25840
304-574-1200
Gilmer County Clerk
Glenville, WV
304-462-7641
Grant County Clerk
5 Highland Ave
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-4550
Greenbrier County Clerk
P.O. Box 506
Lewisburg, WV 24901
304-647-6602
Hampshire County Clerk
P.O. Box 806
Romney, WV 26757
304-822-5112
Hancock County Clerk
P.O. Box 367
New Cumberland, WV 26047
304-564-3311
Hardy County ClerkCounty Clerk
P.O. Box 540
Moorefield, WV 26836
304-538-2929
Harrison County Clerk
301 West Main St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
304-624-8611
Jackson County Clerk
P.O. Box 800
Ripley, WV 25271
304-372-2011
Jefferson County Clerk
P.O. Box 208
Charles Town, WV 25414
304-728-3215
Kanawha County Clerk
409 Virginia St East
Charleston, WV 25301
304-357-0710
Lewis County Clerk
P.O. Box 87
Weston, WV 26452
304-269-8215
Lincoln County RecorderRecording Department
8000 Court Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
304-824-3336
Logan County Clerk
300 Stratton St, # 101
Logan, WV 25601
304-792-8600
Marion County Clerk
P.O. Box 1267
Fairmont, WV 26554
304-367-5440
Marshall County Clerk
P.O. Box 459
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-1220
Mason County Clerk
200 6th St, # 7
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
304-675-1997
McDowell County Clerk
90 Wyoming St, # 109
Welch, WV 24801
304-436-8544
Mercer County Clerk
1501 W Main St
Princeton, WV 24740
304-487-8339
Mineral County Clerk
150 Armstrong St
Keyser, WV 26726
304-788-3924
Mingo County Clerk
P.O. Box 1197
Williamson, WV 25661
304-235-0330
Monongalia County Clerk
243 High St, # 123
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-291-7230
Monroe County Clerk
350 Union
Union, WV 24983
304-772-3096
Morgan County Clerk
202 Fairfax St Suite 100
Berkeley, WV 25411
304-258-8547
Nicholas County Clerk
700 Main St
Summersville, WV 26651
304-872-7820
Ohio CountyCounty Clerk
205 City/County Building
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-234-3656
Pendleton County Clerk
P.O. Box 89
Franklin, WV 26807
304-358-2505
Pleasants County Clerk
301 Court Lane Rm 101
St Marys, WV 26170
304-684-3542
Pocahontas County Clerk
900 C 10th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954
304-799-4549
Preston County Clerk
101 W Main St, Rm 201
Kingwood, WV 26537
304-329-0070
Putnam County Clerk
P.O. Box 508
Winfield, WV 25213
304-586-0202
Raleigh County Clerk
215 Main St
Beckley, WV 25801
304-255-9123
Randolph County Clerk
2 Randolph Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
304-636-0543
Ritchie County Clerk
115 Court House Rm 201
Harrisville, WV 26362
304-643-2164
Roane County Clerk
Spencer, WV
304-927-2860
Summers County Clerk
P.O. Box 97
Hinton, WV 25951
304-466-7104
Taylor County Clerk
214 West Main
Grafton, WV 26354
304-265-1401
Tucker County Clerk
Parsons, WV
304-478-2414
Tyler County Clerk
P.O. Box 66
Middlebourne, WV 26149
304-758-2102
Upshur County Clerk
4 W Main St,Rm 101
Buckhannon, WV 26201
304-472-1068
Wayne County Clerk
P.O. Box 248
Wayne, WV 25570
304-272-6369
Webster County Clerk
Webster Springs, WV
304-847-2508
Wetzel County
P.O. Box 156
New Martinsville, WV 26155
304-455-8224
Wirt CountyClerk Recorders
P.O. Box 53
Elizabeth, WV 26143
304-275-4271
Wood County Clerk
P.O. Box 1474
Parkersburg, WV 26102
304-424-1850
Wyoming CountyClerks Office
Box 309
Pineville, WV 24874
304-732-8000