• Must be at least 16. 
• If under 18, must have consent of parents or guardian. 
• No waiting period.  
• No blood test required.
• No physical required.
• License is good for 60 days from the date issued. 

• Both bride and groom. Both need to fill out a copy of the license application.
• If under 18, parents or guardians. 

What should you bring to the Clerks Office:

• $30 in cash (checks and credit cards are not accepted). 
• $3 if you would like a copy of the license mailed to you. 
• Picture ID. 
• If previously married, certified divorce decree or death certificate. 
• Information needed for license. You can save time by downloading and printing a copy of the application by Clicking Here.
 
• Name 
• Address 
• How far you went in school 
• Social Security numbers 
• Parents full name (including mother's maiden name) 

 

Where do you go:

You can apply for your license at the circuit court of the city or county where either the bride or the groom holds residence.  If neither the bride nor the  groom is a residents of Virginia, the license may be obtained in any city or county. Typically licenses are issued Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.