Virginia marriage license

Hi there Amanda

This WeddingWire article breaks down marriage laws by state, check it out here - Marriage Laws by State. It details what's needed in Virginia to apply for your license!

Where about in Virginia are you getting married?

Hi! I just got married in Virginia. you'll just need to go with your FH to your county courthouse with your ID's and fill out some paperwork. I was able to fill my paperwork out online so it saved us time at the courthouse. Licenses in VA are valid for 60 days.

What happens after the paper work? you get it signed at the wedding then go back to the court?

Your officiant will sign, as well as you and your FH (no witness signatures needed). Then your officiant will send it back to the court. They will mail you an official copy. Ours came really quickly, less than 2 weeks after the ceremony.

Perfect. thanks so much for the information!

Once you obtain the license, your officiant will sign both copies and return them by mail to the clerk's office. No need for you to sign anything else. If you and your fiancé need a copy right away to prove your marriage, discuss this with your officiant. It can take a couple of weeks for the clerk's office to record the license which they will need to do before you can obtain a copy. In my experience, couples have to request the copy.

I just realized the dates... oops.