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Pursuant to § 20-23 of the Code of Virginia, “ordained” members of religious organizations --such as ministers, priests, priestesses, rabbis, reverends, imams, monks, etc.-- expecting to perform marriage ceremonies in the Commonwealth of Virginia must receive authorization through the Court prior to performing the ceremony.  Authorization will be for a period of time set by the Court.  The authorization is only valid for couples with a Virginia-issued marriage license and for a ceremony located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Individuals expecting to perform a wedding ceremony in the Commonwealth of Virginia must receive authorization through the Court, prior to performing the ceremony, pursuant to the Code of Virginia §20-25.  Authorization will be on a one-time basis only.  The authorization is only valid for couples with a Virginia-issued marriage license and for a ceremony located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Please allow at least 3-4 weeks prior to the ceremony to complete the authorization process.

You may apply for a marriage license by completing the required information through the Marriage License Portal.  Once this has been submitted, you must both appear in the clerk's office with valid photo identification to complete the application process.  

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

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