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West Virginia - Obtain a Marriage License


Procedure

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  1. Go to the county clerk office.
  2. Present and submit documents required.
  3. Complete the application form.
  4. Pay the marriage license fee.





Required Documents

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  • Proof of identification and age (valid ID, birth certificate, passport).
  • For applicants who are 16 or 17:
    • Certified copy of birth certificate
    • Parental consent
  • Dissolution or divorce decree, death certificate (if previously married)






Office Locations & Contacts

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Eligibility

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Both the bride and groom must:

  • not be blood relatives
  • be 18 years of age or older
  • be of the opposite sex

If either the bride or groom resides in West Virginia, the couple must apply in the county where he/she resides, but may be married anywhere in the state.


For applicants between 16 - 17 years old


Under state law, applicants who are 16 and 17 years old may obtain a marriage license if they have obtained parental consent. If a court-appointed legal guardian is providing consent, a certified copy of the appointment is required. Either the parents or the legal guardians must provide a notarized affidavit of consent of the marriage at that time. Underage applicants must provide valid identification, and are subject to a three-day waiting period.




Fees

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Marriage License Fee: $36.00 approximately




Validity

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The marriage license is valid for 60 days, and may only be used in West Virginia.

The license is effective immediately after issuance.




Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Marriage licenses are issued on the same day you applied.




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Instructions

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  • Both parties must appear in person when applying for a marriage license.
  • The court in each city and county has appointed persons who are eligible to perform civil weddings.




Required Information

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A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.





Need for the Document

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Before getting married in West Virginia, couples must obtain a marriage license together, in person, from the County Clerk's Office.

Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in West Virginia.




Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.





External Links

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Others

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