How To Obtain Your Marriage License

Here’s How it Works!

• Be at least 18 years old

• Gather the required documentation. This includes:

Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants (driver's license, passport, or military ID)

• Social security number

• Full names of both applicants' parents (including full middle names) as they appear on their birth certificates

• Visit the circuit court clerk's office in any Virginia city or county. (You and your partner must both be present to apply for the license.)

• Pay the applicable fee. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted.

• Complete the marriage license application:

• This application will ask for basic information about you and your partner, such as your names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers.

• Sign the application and have it witnessed by a clerk or deputy clerk.

• Receive your marriage license. The license will be valid for 60 days from the date of issue.