Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Federal State County City. Jump to subpage Marriage Licenses Before getting married in West Virginia or Jefferson County, couples must obtain a marriage license together, in person, from the County Clerk's Office. A religious representative who has complied with the provisions of section of the West Virginia Code, a family court judge, a circuit judge or a justice of the supreme court of appeals, is authorized to celebrate the rites of marriage in any county of West Virginia.
To obtain marriage records in West Virginia marriage records, you will need to contact the Marriage License Clerk at the County Court House in the county where the license was issued. Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change.
The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. For more information regarding West Virginia marriage license laws and records please visit www.
Marriage License Laws. 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. There is no waiting period. You will receive your license immediately, and may get married as soon as the license is issued. There are none. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Virginia to obtain a marriage license.
Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. Some clerks offices accept credit cards with an additional fee. All accept cash. Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. A minor who is pregnant still requires parental consent. If you were previously married, 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. If necessary, a copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered from your local vital records office and mailed to you. When you are married, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This document will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need to complete the process of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc.
There is an online marriage name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. It's applicable for West Virginia or any other state in the union. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding is recommended in order to expedite the name change process. A proxy marriage, also known as a "proxy wedding," is when one or both partners to be married are unable to physically attend the ceremony.
The missing person, or persons, will have someone "stand in" for them and serve as their "proxy. No, getting married by proxy is not allowed in West Virginia. There are actually only five states left that do allow marriage by proxy. The term "common law marriage" refers to an informal marriage, based upon cohabitation and a mutual understanding by both partners, rather than getting married through a civil or religious ceremony.
The latter, more common approach, would require an actual West Virginia marriage license. No, common-law marriages are not allowed in West Virginia. This is unsurprising as only one-fifth of the country currently recognizes common law marriage.
First cousin marriages are not allowed. Second cousin, third cousin, etc. Yes, same-sex marriages are allowed and legally recognized in West Virginia. West Virginia has 55 offices where a marriage license can be acquired.
Simply choose a location below to visit. Phone numbers as well as map and accompanying driving direction links are provided for every address. Home Marriage License West Virginia. West Virginia Marriage License Requirements If you're getting married in the state of West Virginia you must first apply for a wedding license at any in-state county clerk office.
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