Vermont Marriage Laws

Vermont State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Identification Requirement: You must have diver's license or certified copy of your birth certificate. You should know your parent's full name, your mother's maiden names, and the states where your parents were born.

Residency Requirement: Not necessary to be resident of Vermont. However, one needs to apply for a license in the city where he/she resides. Non residents should apply for a marriage certificate in the county where they will be married.

If Previously Married: A divorce degree certificate copy is necessary.

Covenant Marriages: Not here.

Wait Period: No waiting period.

Marriage Fees Required: Required $20.00 - $23.00 plus $7.00 for a certified copy of the license. Some counties may require cash or travelers' checks only.

Any Other Test Required: Not required.

Proxy Marriages: Not allowed.

Cousin Marriage: Yes.

Common Law Marriage Option: Not allowed.

Civil Unions of Same Sex Couples: Yes.

Under 18 Marriages: Applicants between 16 to 18 years old age needs to have consent from their parent or guardians. Anyone having age less than 14 cannot be married in Vermont.

Marriage Ceremony Officiants: Any authorized persons like judges, Supreme Court judges, peace justices, licensed clergymen and assistant judges are allowed to perform weddings. Permission or filling is required for non-resident clergy from the county Probate Court where the marriage will take place.
Marriage License validity is 60 days only.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Vermont county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.