Marriage License Fees

Virginia · 2026

Virginia Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Virginia costs $30, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 60 days.

Virginia marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 10 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
Fairfax County$30$2.50Not offeredNo waiting period
Prince William County$33.50$2.50$60No waiting period
Virginia Beach city$30$2.50$75No waiting period
Loudoun County$30$2.50Not offeredNo waiting period
Chesterfield County$30$2.50$25No waiting period
Henrico County$33$2.50—No waiting period
Chesapeake city$30$2.50Not offeredNo waiting period
Arlington County$30$2.50Not offeredNo waiting period
Richmond city$30$2.50Not offeredNo waiting period
Norfolk city$30$2.50$75No waiting period

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

Virginia marriage license rules

License fee

$30 (Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(5))

Fairfax County charges $30. State law lists a $10 clerk's fee for the license itself (Va. Code 17.1-275), and other charges make up the rest.

Source: fairfaxcounty.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

There is no waiting period.

Source: fairfaxcounty.gov

How long the license is valid

60 days

A license is good for 60 days, and the wedding must take place in Virginia.

Source: law.lis.virginia.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

18

Both people must be 18. Virginia law no longer allows exceptions for minors.

Source: law.lis.virginia.gov

What to bring

Bring photo ID, each applicant's Social Security number (the card itself is not needed) and both parents' full names.

Source: fairfaxcounty.gov

Blood test

Not required

No blood test is required.

Source: fairfaxcounty.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both applicants must appear together at the courthouse.

Source: fairfaxcounty.gov

Applying online

Varies by county

Fairfax offers an online pre-application, but the couple still finishes in person. Other courts set their own process.

Official online application

Source: fairfaxcounty.gov

Who can officiate

Ordained ministers authorized by a court, judges and court-appointed civil celebrants can officiate; a clerk can authorize a friend or relative for one ceremony. Self-uniting was not found.

Source: law.lis.virginia.gov

Out-of-state couples

Out-of-state couples can get a license from any circuit court, but the wedding must be in Virginia.

Source: fairfaxcounty.gov

Who issues the license

Circuit court clerk

The clerk of any circuit court in Virginia issues licenses.

Source: law.lis.virginia.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, witnesses, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Virginia?

$30. Fairfax County charges $30. State law lists a $10 clerk's fee for the license itself (Va. Code 17.1-275), and other charges make up the rest.

Is there a waiting period in Virginia?

No. There is no waiting period.

How long is a Virginia marriage license valid?

60 days. A license is good for 60 days, and the wedding must take place in Virginia.

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

Both people must be 18. Virginia law no longer allows exceptions for minors.

Does Virginia require a blood test?

No. No blood test is required.

Sources

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

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