� Marriage licenses are issued by the Circuit Court Clerk of any city or county in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
� The Marriage License Application process has been automated in the Clerk's Office. Application Forms are available on the Public Access Terminals in our Customer Waiting Area.
� Out-of-state-residents may apply at any Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in the Commonwealth.
� Both parties must be present in order to obtain a marriage license.
� No blood tests or witnesses are required.
� A picture ID and � social security number/DMV control number or visa/passport number are � required.
� The fee for the license is $30.00. Cash, Checks and MasterCard or Visa are acceptable.
� The minimum age is 16 years old for the bride or groom ( �20-48 ) ; however; anyone under the age of 18 must have written, notarized consent from a parent or their legal guardian ( �20-49 ) .
� The Marriage Commissioner is available during business hours to perform the ceremony. � The Commissioner’s fee is $50.00 (cash only). Marriage Commissioners are Cynthia Smith and Sally O'Neal. The telephone number is (757) 664-4175.
� The fee for certified copies of the marriage certificate is $2.50 each.