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Marriage license requirements in the state of West Virginia. Here's what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the West Virginia marriage laws before you apply for the West Virginia marriage license application.

How Much a Marriage License Cost?

West Virginia law requires a couple to obtain a marriage license in order to have a legally binding wedding ceremony. Some states require a medical examination or blood tests in order to obtain a license. All require proof of identification and a license application fee.

It will cost you $36 for a marriage license in West Virginia. Fee may vary from county to county. Cash only.

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Marriage License in West Virginia

ID Requirement:

You will need to present photo identification such as your driver's license, state ID, or passport. You will also need to know your parents' full names, including your mothers' maiden names, and the states where they were born.

Residency Requirement:

You do not have to be a resident of West Virginia. However, if you are a West Virginia resident, you must apply in the county where you live.

Previous Marriages:

Most counties will require documentation to prove a previous marriage has been dissolved either through death or divorce.

Covenant Marriage Option:

No.

Waiting Period:

None.

Fees:

$36 approximately. Fee may vary from county to county. Cash only.

Other Tests:

None.

Cousin Marriages:

No.

Common Law Marriages:

No.

Same Sex Marriages:

No.

Under 18:

If either of you are under 18 years of age, you must have the consent (in person) of a parent or guardian. There will be a three-day waiting period after you apply for the license. There may be special provisions for an underaged bride who is pregnant.

Officiants:

Any ordained minister who has received authorization to perform marriages in the state of West Virgina. The court in each city and county has appointed persons who are eligible to perform civil weddings.

Valid:

License is valid for sixty (60) days.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:

For marriage records, you will need to contact the Marriage License Clerk, County Court House in there 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.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com.  Please include the state and county information.

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West Virginia County Clerk's Office

Barbour County Clerk Philippi, WV 304. 457. 2232	Berkeley County Clerk Martinsburg, WV 304. 264. 1927	Boone County Clerk Madison, WV 304. 369. 7331
Braxton County Clerk Sutton, WV 304. 765. 2833	Brooke County Clerk Wellsburg, WV 304. 737. 3661	Cabell County Clerk Huntington, WV 304. 526. 8631
Calhoun County Clerk Grantsville, WV 304. 354. 6725	Clay County Clerk Clay, WV 304. 587. 4259	Doddridge County Clerk West Union, WV 304. 873. 2631
Fayette County Clerk Fayetteville, WV 304. 574. 1200	Gilmer County Clerk Glenville, WV 304. 462. 7641	Grant County Clerk Petersburg, WV 304. 257. 4550
Greenbrier County Clerk Lewisburg, WV 304. 647. 6602	Hampshire County Clerk Romney, WV 304. 822. 5112	Hancock County Clerk New Cumberland, WV 304. 564. 3311
Hardy County Clerk Moorefield, WV 304. 538. 2929	Harrison County Clerk Clarksburg, WV 304. 624. 8611	Jackson County Clerk Ripley, WV 304. 372. 2011
Jefferson County Clerk Charles Town, WV 304. 728. 3215	Kanawha County Clerk Charleston, WV 304. 357. 0710	Lewis County Clerk Weston, WV 304. 269. 8215
Lincoln County Recorder Hamlin, WV 304. 824. 3336	Logan County Clerk Logan, WV 304. 792. 8600	Marion County Clerk Fairmont, WV 304. 367. 5440
Marshall County Clerk Moundsville, WV 304. 845. 1220	Mason County Clerk Point Pleasant, WV 304. 675. 1997	McDowell County Clerk Welch, WV 304-436-8544
Princeton, WV 304. 487. 8339	Mineral County Clerk Keyser, WV 304. 788. 3924	Mingo County Clerk Williamson, WV 304. 235. 0330
Monongalia County Clerk Morgantown, WV 304. 291. 7230	Monroe County Clerk Union, WV 304. 772. 3096	Morgan County Clerk Berkeley, WV 304. 258. 8547
Nicholas County Clerk Summersville, WV 304. 872. 7820	Ohio County Clerk Wheeling, WV 304. 234. 3656	Pendleton County Clerk Franklin, WV 304. 358. 2505
Pleasants County Clerk St Marys, WV 304. 684. 3542	Pocahontas County Clerk Marlinton, WV 304. 799. 4549	Preston County Clerk Kingwood, WV 304. 329. 0070
Putnam County Clerk Winfield, WV 304. 586. 0202	Raleigh County Clerk Beckley, WV 304. 255. 9123	Randolph County Clerk Elkins, WV 304. 636. 0543
Ritchie County Clerk Harrisville, WV 304. 643. 2164	Roane County Clerk Spencer, WV 304. 927. 2860	Summers County Clerk Hinton, WV 304. 466. 7104
Taylor County Clerk Grafton, WV 304. 265. 1401	Tucker County Clerk Parsons, WV 304. 478. 2414	Tyler County Clerk Middlebourne, WV 304. 758. 2102
Upshur County Clerk Buckhannon, WV 304. 472. 1068	Wayne County Clerk Wayne, WV 304. 272. 6369	Webster County Clerk Webster Springs, WV 304. 847. 2508
Wetzel County Clerk New Martinsville, WV 304. 455. 8224	Wirt County Clerk Elizabeth, WV 304. 275. 4271	Wood County Clerk Parkersburg, WV 304. 424. 1850
Wyoming County Clerk Pineville, WV 304. 732. 8000

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