Vermont Marriage Records

To begin, add a marriage record or view a list of locations and resources for Vermont marriage records.

In Vermont, marriage records can be obtained in a number of ways. Vermont marriage records can be ordered from the Town or City Clerk where the marriage license was originally issued. Additionally, Vermont marriage records can be obtained through state agencies.

Recent Vermont marriage records are kept by the Vital Records Section of the Health Department. However, this office only keeps records that are less than five years old. After that, Vermont marriage records are under the control of the State Archives and Records Administration.

Written requests are accepted by both entities, but this does require that you know which archive has the records you need. One way to sidestep this quandary is to use a public records search online to help you search holistically for the Vermont marriage records you've been looking for.

To receive a marriage record fill out the Vermont Marriage Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Vermont marriage certificates and records are available for the first five years after marriage, from the state office. For earlier information you may contact the city where the license was issued. For very early dates, as far back as 1760, you may inquire at the Vermont Archives. The fee to receive a copy of a marriage certificate is $10.00. For more information visit: Vermont Department of Health