Virginia vital records · Marriage Records
Virginia Marriage Records
How to get a certified Virginia marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $15.00
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Processing time
- 43
- Offices issuing
- 36
- Counties
How to get a Virginia marriage certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Virginia office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 43 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (VS6MD) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $15.00 fee to Virginia Department of Health - Office of Vital Records, VDH, Office of Vital Records, P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, Virginia, 23218-1000.
Virginia marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $12
- Additional copy
- $12
- Rush fee
- Only available through their partnership with Vitalchek - $11.95 + extra $8.80 per record + optional expedited delivery fees
- Processing time
- 8 weeks
- Rush processing
- Next day
- Public after
- 25 years
Who can request
- Children
- Legal Representative
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Mailing Address
- Place of Marriage
- Place where License Was Issued
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Business Name
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Certificate of Birth Abroad (DS-1350)
- Certificate of Citizenship
- College ID
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240 FS-545)
- Driver's License
- Learner Permit
- Northern Marianas Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Probation Offender Information Form
- Refugee Travel Document
- Request for Asylum
- Resident Alien Card
- State Criminal Justice Agency Offender Information Form
- State ID
- Temporary Resident Card
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Citizenship ID
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
- US Visa
- Work ID
Secondary ID
- Dependent SEVIS I-20 Form
- Expired Driver's License
- Expired Learner Permit
- Expired State ID
- Form IAP-66
- Health Insurance Card
- INS Form I-797
- Life Insurance Policy
- Medicaid Card
- Medicare Card
- Military Discharge
- Pilot's License
- School Records
- Social Services Card
- State Certificate of Enrollment
- US Department of State form DS-2019
- US Selective Service Card
- USCIS Student ID
- Veteran ID
- Weapon Permit
Virginia Department of Health - Office of Vital Records (VDH-OVR)
- Address
- 2001 Maywill Street, Suite # 101 Richmond, Virginia 23230
- Mailing
- VDH, Office of Vital Records P.O. Box 1000 Richmond, Virginia 23218-1000
- Phone
- (804) 662-6200
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 7:00am to 4:30pm
Skip the trip. Order a Virginia marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in Virginia: county offices
43 offices in 36 Virginia counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $15.00.
- Accomack County 1
- Alexandria County 2
- Alleghany County 1
- Amelia County 1
- Amherst County 1
- Appomattox County 1
- Arlington County 1
- Buckingham County 1
- Caroline County 1
- Carroll County 1
- Charlotte County 1
- Chesapeake County 1
- Chesterfield County 1
- Cumberland County 1
- Dinwiddie County 1
- Fredericksburg County 1
- Lebanon County 1
- Lynchburg County 2
- Manassas County 1
- Marion County 1
- Martinsville County 2
- Petersburg County 1
- Portsmouth County 1
- Richmond County 3
- Roanoke County 1
- Salem County 1
- Scott County 1
- Shenandoah County 1
- Staunton County 1
- Suffolk County 1
- Sussex County 1
- Virginia Beach County 2
- Washington County 1
- Winchester County 1
- Wise County 1
- Wythe County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Court's Office
23316 Courthouse Av., Accomac · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Accomack | Office: (757) 787-5776 Office: (757) 824-4318 | $3.00 |
| Alexandria Health Department 4850 Mark Center Drive Suite 4206, Alexandria · Health Departments | Alexandria | 703.746.4991 | $15.00* |
| City of Alexandria
Office of the City Clerk Alexandria City Hall
301 King Street, Alexandria · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Alexandria | 703.746.4311 | $2.50 |
| Alleghany Circuit Court
Clerk's Office Courthouse
266 West Main Street, Covington · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Alleghany | (540) 965-1730 | $15.00* |
| Amelia Circuit Court
Clerk's Office Courthouse Square, Amelia · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Amelia | (804) 561-2128 | $15.00* |
| Clerk of Court for Amherst County Circuit Court Building
113 Taylor St, Amherst · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Amherst | (434) 946-9321 | $2.00 |
| Appomattox Circuit Court
Clerk's Office 297 Court Street, Suite B, Appomattox · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Appomattox | (434) 352-5275 | $15.00* |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 6700, Arlington · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Arlington | 703-228-3113 or 703-228-7010 | $2.50 |
| Buckingham County Circuit Court Clerk's Office 13061 W. James Anderson Hwy., Buckingham · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Buckingham | (434) 969-4734 | $2.50 |
| Caroline County Circuit Clerk's Office Caroline County Courthouse, Bowling Green · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Caroline | 804-633-1090 | $2.50 |
| Clerk, Carroll County Circuit Court 605-1 Pine Street, A230, Hillsville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | (276) 730-3070 | $15.00* |
| Charlotte County Circuit Court Clerk 125 David Bruce Avenue, Charlotte Court House · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Charlotte | (434) 542-5147 | $15.00* |
| Chesapeake Health Department – Vital Records Office 748 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake · Health Departments | Chesapeake | (757)382-8600 | $12.00 |
| Chesterfield County Circuit Court 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield | Chesterfield | 804-748-1241 | $2.50 |
| Cumberland County, Clerk of the Circuit Court 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cumberland | 804-492-4442 | $2.50 |
| Dinwiddie Circuit Court 14008 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie | Dinwiddie | (804) 469-4540 | $3.50 |
| Fredericksburg Circuit Court 701 Princess Anne Street, Suite 100, Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg | 540-372-1066 | $2.50 |
| Henrico Health Department 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Henrico · Health Departments | Henrico | (804) 501 4660 | $12.00 |
| Cumberland Plateau Health District 133 Highland DR, Suite A, Lebanon · Health Departments | Lebanon | (276) 889-7621 | $12.00 |
| Central Virginia Health District 307 Alleghany Ave., Lynchburg · Health Departments | Lynchburg | 434 - 477 - 5900 | $12.00 |
| Lynchburg Health Department (Central VA Health District Office) 307 Alleghany Avenue, Lynchburg · Health Departments | Lynchburg | 434.477.5900 | $12.00 |
| Prince William Health District Euclid Business Center
8470 Kao Circle, Manassas · Health Departments | Manassas | 703-792-7327 | $15.00* |
| Mount Rogers Health District District Office, 2nd Floor
201 Francis Marion Lane, Marion · Health Departments | Marion | (276) 781-7450 | $15.00* |
| Martinsville Circuit Court 55 W. Church StreetSuite B, Martinsville | Martinsville | (276) 403-5106 | $15.00* |
| WEST PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT 295 Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville · Health Departments | Martinsville | 276 -638-2311 | $15.00* |
| Page County Health Department 75 Court Lane, Luray · Health Departments | Page | (540) 743-6528 | $12.00 |
| Petersburg Circuit Court 7 Courthouse Avenue, Petersburg | Petersburg | (804) 733-2367 | $15.00* |
| PORTSMOUTH HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1701 High Street – Suite 102, Portsmouth · Health Departments | Portsmouth | (757)393-8585 | $12.00 |
| Richmond Circuit Court 400 N 9th St., Richmond | Richmond | (804) 646-6767 | $2.50 |
| RICHMOND CITY HEALTH DISTRICT Room 126
400 East Cary Street, Richmond · Health Departments | Richmond | (804) 205-3911 | $12.00 |
| Clerk of Circuit Court 315 Church Ave., SW
3rd Floor Room 357, Roanoke · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Roanoke | 540-853-6702 | $2.50 |
| Salem Circuit Court 2 East Calhoun Street, Salem | Salem | (540) 375-3067 | $15.00* |
| Scott County Health Department 190 Beech ST
Suite 102, Gate City · Health Departments | Scott | (276)-386-1312 | $12.00 |
| Virginia Department of Health 2001 Maywill Street, Suite # 101, Richmond · Health Departments | Shenandoah | 540-459-3733 | $12.00 |
| Staunton-Augusta Env. Health & Vital Records 1426 N. Augusta St., Staunton · Vital Records Offices | Staunton | (540) 332-7830 | $15.00* |
| Suffolk Health Department
(District Administration) 135 Hall Avenue, Suite A, Suffolk · Health Departments | Suffolk | 757-514-4700 | $12.00 |
| Sussex Health Department 20103 Princeton Road, Sussex · Health Departments | Sussex | (434) 246-8611 | $15.00* |
| Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk's Office 2425 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Virginia Beach | (757) 385-8822 or (757) 385-8926 | $2.50 |
| Virginia Beach Department of Health - Vital Records Office Pembroke Corporate Center III
4452 Corporation Lane, Virginia Beach · Health Departments | Virginia Beach | 757.518.2700 | $12.00 |
| Washington County Health Department 15068 Lee Highway, Suite 1000, Bristol · Health Departments | Washington | (276) 676-5604 or (276) 696-0110 | $12.00 |
| Lord Fairfax Health District 10 Baker Street, Winchester · Health Departments | Winchester | (540) 722-3470 | $12.00 |
| Lenowisco Health District 134 Roberts ST SW, Wise · Health Departments | Wise | (276)-328-8000 | $12.00 |
| Wythe County Health Department 290 South 6th Street, Suite 300, Wytheville · Health Departments | Wythe | (276) 228-5507 | $12.00 |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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Virginia marriage certificate FAQs
How much does a Virginia marriage certificate cost?
A certified Virginia marriage certificate costs $15.00 ($12), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $12. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $2.00 and $12.00.
How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Virginia?
Standard processing is 8 weeks. Expedited service: Next day (Only available through their partnership with Vitalchek - $11.95 + extra $8.80 per record + optional expedited delivery fees). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Virginia?
43 Virginia offices across 36 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Virginia Department of Health - Office of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request a Virginia marriage certificate?
Virginia issues certified copies to: Children, Legal Representative, Parents, Person on Record, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 25 years.
What ID do I need for a Virginia marriage certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Certificate of Birth Abroad (DS-1350), Certificate of Citizenship, College ID, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240 FS-545), Driver's License, Learner Permit, Northern Marianas Card, Passport, Permanent Residents Card, Probation Offender Information Form, Refugee Travel Document, Request for Asylum, Resident Alien Card, State Criminal Justice Agency Offender Information Form, State ID, Temporary Resident Card, US Certificate of Naturalization, US Citizenship ID, US Employment Authorization Card, US Military ID, US Visa, Work ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Dependent SEVIS I-20 Form, Expired Driver's License, Expired Learner Permit, Expired State ID, Form IAP-66, Health Insurance Card, INS Form I-797, Life Insurance Policy, Medicaid Card, Medicare Card, Military Discharge, Pilot's License, School Records, Social Services Card, State Certificate of Enrollment, US Department of State form DS-2019, US Selective Service Card, USCIS Student ID, Veteran ID, Weapon Permit.
Can I order a Virginia marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Virginia marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Virginia Public Records Act. Fees and processing times are set by Virginia and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.