Marriage Licenses
The bride and groom must appear at the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court to obtain a marriage license. The fee is $30.00. The license must be used within sixty (60) days of issuance or returned to the Clerk's Office for filing. There is no waiting period to be married after you receive your marriage license. The marriage ceremony must be performed by a person authorized to perform ceremonies by a Virginia Circuit Court.
Certified copies of marriage licenses issued in this office may be obtained for $2.50 or you may request copies of marriage licenses from the Division of Vital Records.
For information regarding minimum age requirements and consent refer to Sections 20-48 and 20-49 of the Code of Virginia.
Important Notice:
The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court is committed to public service. We are dedicated to providing our patrons with excellent customer service and will assist you with any questions or concerns about our policies and procedures.
However, we are prohibited by law from giving legal advice, restating the law or recommending legal action. It is not the intention of our office, nor of this web site, to offer legal solutions. Questions regarding interpretation of the law should be directed to an attorney licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The purpose of this information is to better inform the general public of procedural matters. Nothing contained herein is intended to advise anyone as to legal remedies for a particular circumstance. Circuit Court Clerks and their Deputy Clerks cannot render legal advice.
The Honorable Gerald A. Gibson
Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 3300
401 Patton Street
Danville, Virginia 24543
Phone: (434) 799-5168
Fax: (434) 799-6502
Email: ggibson@courts.state.va.us
