West Virginia Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any WV county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $36.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for West Virginia?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of West Virginia to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order. A minor who is pregnant does not need parental consent as long as the pregnancy is verified in a written statement by a licensed physician.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Barbour County Clerk8 North Main St
Philippi, WV 26416
304-457-2232
Map Berkeley County Clerks
100 West King St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-264-1927
Map Boone County Clerk
200 State St
Madison, WV 25130
304-369-7331
Map Braxton County Clerk
Sutton, WV
304-765-2833
Map Brooke County Clerk
P.O. Box 272
Wellsburg, WV 26070
304-737-3661
Map Cabell County Clerk
County Courthouse
Huntington, WV 25701
304-526-8631
Map Calhoun County Clerk
Grantsville, WV
304-354-6725
Map Clay County Clerk
P.O. Box 190
Clay, WV 25043
304-587-4259
Map Doddridge County Clerk
West Union, WV
304-873-2631
Map Fayette County Clerk
P.O. Box 569
Fayetteville, WV 25840
304-574-1200
Map Gilmer County Clerk
Glenville, WV
304-462-7641
Map Grant County Clerk
5 Highland Ave
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-4550
Map Greenbrier County Clerk
P.O. Box 506
Lewisburg, WV 24901
304-647-6602
Map Hampshire County Clerk
P.O. Box 806
Romney, WV 26757
304-822-5112
Map Hancock County Clerk
P.O. Box 367
New Cumberland, WV 26047
304-564-3311
Map Hardy County Clerk
County Clerk
P.O. Box 540
Moorefield, WV 26836
304-538-2929
Map Harrison County Clerk
301 West Main St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
304-624-8611
Map Jackson County Clerk
P.O. Box 800
Ripley, WV 25271
304-372-2011
Map Jefferson County Clerk
P.O. Box 208
Charles Town, WV 25414
304-728-3215
Map Kanawha County Clerk
409 Virginia St East
Charleston, WV 25301
304-357-0710
Map Lewis County Clerk
P.O. Box 87
Weston, WV 26452
304-269-8215
Map Lincoln County Recorder
Recording Department
8000 Court Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
304-824-3336
Map Logan County Clerk
300 Stratton St, # 101
Logan, WV 25601
304-792-8600
Map Marion County Clerk
P.O. Box 1267
Fairmont, WV 26554
304-367-5440
Map Marshall County Clerk
P.O. Box 459
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-1220
Map Mason County Clerk
200 6th St, # 7
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
304-675-1997
Map McDowell County Clerk
90 Wyoming St, # 109
Welch, WV 24801
304-436-8544
Map Mercer County Clerk
1501 W Main St
Princeton, WV 24740
304-487-8339
Map Mineral County Clerk
150 Armstrong St
Keyser, WV 26726
304-788-3924
Map Mingo County Clerk
P.O. Box 1197
Williamson, WV 25661
304-235-0330
Map Monongalia County Clerk
243 High St, # 123
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-291-7230
Map Monroe County Clerk
350 Union
Union, WV 24983
304-772-3096
Map Morgan County Clerk
202 Fairfax St Suite 100
Berkeley, WV 25411
304-258-8547
Map Nicholas County Clerk
700 Main St
Summersville, WV 26651
304-872-7820
Map Ohio County
County Clerk
205 City/County Building
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-234-3656
Map Pendleton County Clerk
P.O. Box 89
Franklin, WV 26807
304-358-2505
Map Pleasants County Clerk
301 Court Lane Rm 101
St Marys, WV 26170
304-684-3542
Map Pocahontas County Clerk
900 C 10th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954
304-799-4549
Map Preston County Clerk
101 W Main St, Rm 201
Kingwood, WV 26537
304-329-0070
Map Putnam County Clerk
P.O. Box 508
Winfield, WV 25213
304-586-0202
Map Raleigh County Clerk
215 Main St
Beckley, WV 25801
304-255-9123
Map Randolph County Clerk
P.O. Box 368
Elkins, WV 26241
304-636-0543
Map Ritchie County Clerk
115 Court House Rm 201
Harrisville, WV 26362
304-643-2164
Map Roane County Clerk
Spencer, WV
304-927-2860
Map Summers County Clerk
P.O. Box 97
Hinton, WV 25951
304-466-7104
Map Taylor County Clerk
214 West Main
Grafton, WV 26354
304-265-1401
Map Tucker County Clerk
Parsons, WV
304-478-2414
Map Tyler County Clerk
P.O. Box 66
Middlebourne, WV 26149
304-758-2102
Map Upshur County Clerk
4 W Main St,Rm 101
Buckhannon, WV 26201
304-472-1068
Map Wayne County Clerk
P.O. Box 248
Wayne, WV 25570
304-272-6369
Map Webster County Clerk
Webster Springs, WV
304-847-2508
Map Wetzel County
P.O. Box 156
New Martinsville, WV 26155
304-455-8224
Map Wirt County
Clerk Recorders
P.O. Box 53
Elizabeth, WV 26143
304-275-4271
Map Wood County Clerk
P.O. Box 1474
Parkersburg, WV 26102
304-424-1850
Map Wyoming County
Clerks Office
Box 309
Pineville, WV 24874
304-732-8000
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