How Do You Apply For A Marriage License In Virginia?
• Determine if you and your fiancé are eligible to marry one another. The following regulations apply: • Neither person is currently married to another person. • You and your fiancé are not related to one another by blood or adoption. • Both of you are mentally capable of choosing marriage. • One of you is male and the other female. • Confirm you are old enough to marry one another. You and your fiancé must be over age 18 to marry without parental consent. If you are 16 or 17, you must have parent or legal guardian approval. • Gather appropriate documents. The various circuit courts may require proof of identity and date of birth. Government-issued documents such as drivers’ licenses, birth certificates and Social Security cards should be sufficient. • Visit the Virginia Individual Circuit Court Web Site for a list of circuit court locations in your area. • Click on the county where you wish to apply for the marriage license for a list of court hours, location information and appropria
