Alexandria Marriage License, VA

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Marriage Application Requirement Virginia:

To complete the application for a marriage license, a couple must:

The couple must appear before the Clerk together to obtain a license and be 18 years of age or older. The couple must provide the following:

• Valid photo identification (a valid driver’s license with picture, passport or military identification)
• $30 cash or credit card (MasterCard and Visa only with a 4% transaction fee)
• Their social security number (they do not need to bring their social security card)
• The full names of each applicant’s parents (including full middle names) as they appear on their birth certificates. (If a parent’s maiden name differs from their current name, the applicant must provide that parent’s full maiden name.)
• Each party must furnish the required information under oath or affirmation and falsifying any information on a marriage license could subject the parties to prosecution for perjury.

Marriage ID Requirement:

• Driver’s License
• State issued ID card
• Military ID
• Passport
• Passport Card
• Permanent Resident Card
• Foreign Gov’t issued Passport

Marriage Waiting Period:

There is no waiting period. You will receive your license immediately, and may get married as soon as the license is issued.

Marriage Residency Requirement:

There are none. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Virginia to obtain a marriage license

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The date of your divorce or the date of your spouse’s death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate.

Marriage License Fees:

The marriage license fees in Virginia is $30. Some clerks offices accept credit cards with an additional fee. All accept cash.

Proxy Marriages:

No. Proxy marriages are not allowed in Virginia. Both parties must be present.

Cousin Marriages:

Yes. You can marry your first or second cousin in Virginia.

Common Law Marriages:

Common Law marriages are not allowed or recognized in the Commonwealth of Virginia.