Marriage License Fees

Vermont · 2026

Vermont Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Vermont costs $80, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 60 days.

Vermont marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 2 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Chittenden County$80$10—No waiting period
Washington County$80$10Not offeredNo waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Vermont marriage license rules

License fee

$80

The license costs $80 at every town clerk (Health Department FAQ dated February 2026).

Source: healthvermont.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

There is no waiting period.

Source: healthvermont.gov

How long the license is valid

60 days

The license is good for 60 days; after that it is void.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

18

Both people must be at least 18; the state FAQ lists no exception for minors.

Source: healthvermont.gov

What to bring

You give names, residence, birth details and parents' names and birthplaces; certified birth certificates help. The FAQ does not list a specific ID requirement.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Blood test

Not required

No blood test is required.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

No

Both partners sign the application, but only one has to sign in front of the clerk.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Applying online

No, apply in person

Licenses cannot be issued by mail; at least one applicant must sign in front of the town clerk.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Who can officiate

Judges, justices of the peace and clergy can officiate, and any adult can register as a one-wedding temporary officiant for $100. Self-uniting is not offered.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Witnesses

None required

No witnesses are required.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Proxy marriage

Not allowed

Proxy marriage is not allowed.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Out-of-state couples

Out-of-state couples can get a license from any town clerk, but it only works for weddings in Vermont.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Who issues the license

Town or city clerk

Any Vermont town or city clerk can issue the license.

Source: healthvermont.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Vermont?

$80. The license costs $80 at every town clerk (Health Department FAQ dated February 2026).

Is there a waiting period in Vermont?

No. There is no waiting period.

How long is a Vermont marriage license valid?

60 days. The license is good for 60 days; after that it is void.

How old do you have to be to get married in Vermont?

Both people must be at least 18; the state FAQ lists no exception for minors.

Does Vermont require a blood test?

No. No blood test is required.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Vermont?

No witnesses are required.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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