Marriage

OVERVIEW

Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. There are no residency requirements to obtain a marriage license in Virginia. Couples may obtain a marriage license from any circuit court in Virginia. Once the license is issued, there is no waiting period and no blood test is required. The marriage license is valid for 60 calendar days and the marriage must take place in Virginia.

COST:  $30.00

REQUIREMENTS:

To obtain a marriage license, the couple must appear together and be 18 years of age or older.  The couple must have the following: (i) valid photo identification (a valid driver's license with picture, passport or military identification); (ii) cash, check or a credit card for the $30 fee (MasterCard, Visa, Discover only with a 4% transaction fee); (iii) their social security number (they do not need to provide their social security card); and (iv) the full names of each applicant’s parents (including full middle names) as they appear on their birth certificates. (If a parent’s maiden name differs from their current name, the applicant must provide that parent’s full maiden name.) 

Fluvanna County does not provide "Justice of the Peace" services.  Civil marriage celebrants are available by appointment.  Please see the Marriage Celebrants section of our website for more information.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS:

Pursuant to §20-48 of the Virginia Code, the minimum age at which a person may marry is 18, unless the minor has been emancipated by court order. Upon application for a marriage license, the emancipated minor must provide a certified copy of the court order of emancipation.