Virginia Marriage License Fee & Waiting Period

In Virginia, marriage license fees are set individually by each county and city, rather than at the state level. Fees typically range around $30, though the exact amount varies by jurisdiction. Applicants should confirm the current fee with their county or city Circuit Court Clerk before applying, as rates may differ from the representative figure.

Virginia imposes no waiting period before a marriage license can be used. Once issued, the license remains valid for 60 days. Couples should note that under-18 individuals seeking to marry are required to obtain a court order of emancipation; parental consent alone is not a sufficient alternative under Virginia law.

The fee is representative. Marriage-license fees here are county-set and vary; confirm the exact, current amount on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. Informational only — not legal advice.

Where the fee is actually set

In most states the marriage-license fee is set by the county, not the legislature, so a single statewide number can be wrong for you. The license document itself is issued by the county clerk — that office’s own fee schedule is the authoritative source for the current amount and any waiting period.

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