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Where to Get a Virginia Marriage Certificate Copy

The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records maintains statewide marriage records from 1853 to the present and issues certified copies.

A certified certificate of marriage in Virginia can also be obtained from the Circuit Court Clerk that originally issued the marriage license. The clerk retains the completed marriage record after the ceremony.

Other in-person options include Virginia district health departments and DMV customer service centers. For convenience, many people prefer to start an online application and have the record mailed.

Why Use Our Service for a Virginia Marriage Certificate?

Ordering a marriage record can involve different offices, identification rules, and submission requirements depending on how old the record is and where you decide to apply.

Our guided service includes:

A simplified application form to help you provide the required record details
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Guidance on which documents and identification may be required
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We help you prepare your marriage record application from home instead of traveling to an office in person.

How to Get a Virginia Marriage Certificate Copy Online

It takes less than 10 minutes to start your VA marriage record request with our guided application process.

Complete our online application – Enter the requested information about the union. Our form guides you through the information needed for the request.
We review your details – We check the information for accuracy and completeness and provide instructions for the next submission steps.
Submit your request for official processing – Follow the provided instructions to send your application and required documentation to the appropriate issuing authority.
Receive your certified marriage certificate – Once the government office processes the request, your certified record is issued for home delivery.

Who Can Order a Virginia Marriage Certificate?

In Virginia, marriage records that are less than 25 years old are restricted. Certified copies of restricted records are available to the spouses that appear on the record, plus the following immediate family members with valid identification:

Parent or grandparent
Current spouse
Child
Sibling

To order a marriage certificate copy, you must provide acceptable identification. You can submit a photocopy of one primary ID, such as a driver’s license, State ID, US passport, or other accepted government-issued photo ID.

If you don’t have an acceptable primary ID, Virginia allows you to submit two approved secondary documents instead, such as a health insurance card, voter registration card, recent utility bill, certified school record, or DD-214.

Virginia Marriage Certificate Cost and Processing Times

A certified Virginia marriage certificate costs $15 per copy when ordered through the Virginia Department of Health. Fees can vary if you request a copy through a Circuit Court Clerk or another authorized local office.

For mailed applications, pay by check or money order payable to the State Health Department. If you’re applying in person, call the relevant office for information on accepted payment methods.

Standard mail processing takes around 2 weeks. Express service is also available, with certified records usually provided within 2 to 5 days for an additional service and delivery fee.

In-person requests may be issued the same day in most cases. Call ahead before visiting an office to get current waiting times.

Virginia Marriage Certificate Requests by Mail or in Person

You can mail standard applications to:
Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000

To submit your application in person, the main walk-in office is located at:
Office of Vital Records
8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23227

Current lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For same-day pickup, your order must be received by 2:00 p.m. Applications dropped off later are treated as received on the following business day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Marriage Records

Are Virginia marriage certificates public records?

VA marriage records become public information 25 years after the date of marriage. Records less than 25 years old are restricted, so you need to meet the eligibility rules to request a copy.
Can I get a Virginia marriage certificate the same day?

VDH district health offices and DMV offices usually offer same-day issuance if you meet the eligibility requirements. To get a quick turnaround, you should bring a valid photo ID and share as many details about the marriage as possible to help locate the record.
Can I order a Virginia marriage certificate from the Circuit Court?

Yes. The Circuit Court Clerk that issued the marriage license keeps the completed marriage record and can provide certified copies. Fees and procedures vary by court, so you should contact the clerk for the city or county where the license was issued.
How do I order historic marriage certificates in VA?

For older genealogical research, the Library of Virginia holds copies of surviving marriage records from before 1936. If you need a certified copy of a specific older marriage record, you can request it through the Virginia Office of Vital Records.

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