VERMONT MARRIAGE LICENSE 

Officiant Carmen George

People don't get married every day, so it's normal to have questions. I hope you find this page helpful.

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WHERE DO I PURCHASE A MARRIAGE LICENSE?

At any city clerk in the state of Vermont.

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WHAT INFORMATION DOES THE CLERK NEED?

Everything on this form plus identification.

VT MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION 

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DO WE NEED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE CLERK?

I recommend that you make one. Some towns require it and others do not. Call and ask them.

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WHAT IDENTIFICATIONS DO CLERKS ACCEPT?

Any of the following valid forms of identification:

• Passport

• Driver's License

• Birth Certificate
   

WHAT IF THE CLERK ASKS FOR YOUR ADDRESS?

7 Brandywine Street

Burlington, Vermont 05408
 

Phone: 802.829.8111
Title: Justice of the Peace 

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DO WE NEED A WITNESS?

No

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IS THERE A WAITING PERIOD?

No

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HOW MUCH DOES A MARRIAGE LICENSE COST?

$60 for license and $10 for mailing you a copy.

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DO BOTH OF US HAVE TO GO PICK UP THE LICENSE

No, one person can pick it up.

 

WHAT IF I WAS MARRIED BEFORE?

If your marriage ended because of divorce, you need the date your divorce was finalized.
 

If you your spouse died, you will need a copy of their death certificate. 

WHAT IS THE MINIUM AGE TO MARRY IN VERMONT?

18 

WHAT IF I AM FROM A COUNTRY THAT REQUIRES AN APOSTITLE OF MY MARRIAGE LICENSE?

Visit the Vermont Secretary of State's Website. 

Apostille or Authentication (vermont.gov)

WHAT NEXT?

Purchase your marriage license (60 or fewer days before your wedding) and give it to me when I arrive at your wedding.


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