Virginia Marriage Laws

Virginia State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Virginia Marriage License Information

Identification Requirement: You must show valid photo id such as your driving license, military id, state id, or passport. You should have a certified copy of your birth certificate.

Residency Requirement: Not necessary to be resident of Virginia.

If Previously Married: In Virginia, some places may need documentation to prove a previous marriage has been dissolved ether through divorce or death.

Covenant Marriages: No.

Wait Period in Virginia: No waiting period.

Marriage Fees Required in Virginia: Approximately $30, only cash allowed.

Any Other Test Required: None.

Proxy Marriages: Not allowed.

Cousin Marriages: Yes.

Common Law Marriage Options: Not allowed.

Marriage for Same-Sex Options: Not allowed.

Under 18 Marriages: A written, notarized consent is required in case of under 18 years age of an applicant.

Marriage Ceremony Officiants in Virginia: Any ordained minister, marriage commissioners, judges may perform civil marriage.

Marriage License validity: 60 days.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

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