West Virginia marriage license guide
How to get a marriage license in West Virginia
West Virginia charges $56 through any County Clerk with no waiting period for adults 18+; the fee drops to $36 with a four-hour state-approved premarital education certificate. The license is valid for 60 days. Two witnesses are required at the ceremony. West Virginia does not recognize common-law marriage formed in-state.
West Virginia marriage license at a glance
- Issued by
- County Clerk
- License fee
- $36–$56
- Waiting period
- None (issued same day)
- Validity
- 60 days from issuance
- Minimum age
- 18 (without parental consent)
- Witnesses required
- 2
- ID requirement
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Blood test?
- No (not required in any US state)
- Common-law marriage?
- Not recognized
- Statute
- W. Va. Code §§ 48-2-101 et seq.
Source: www.monroecountywv.gov. Fees vary by county within West Virginia — check with the local clerk before applying.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with your local county clerk before applying.