Virginia Marriage Records

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

Marriage records from Virginia are popular documents, and not only because Virginia is for lovers. Marriage records are also important legal and historical records that can be used in many different situations.

Searches for marriage records in Virginia can be directed in one of three ways. On the city or county level, requests can be made to the Clerk of Court where the marriage license was originally granted. In some states, this is the only way that marriage records are available, but in Virginia, researchers also have the option of submitting requests on the state level to the Division of Vital Records, which has marriage records that date back to January of 1918.

Finally, those who are in a hurry or prefer to use only the most convenient methods of search may want to try an internet public records search. These innovative websites focus on public records and frequently offer the same Virginia marriage records through an easier search with less waiting.

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

The state vital records office of Virgina has marriage information dating from the year 1853 to the present time. You may make your request for Virginia marriage certificates there or to the Clerk in the County where the marriage license was issued. You may need to provide photo ID and any information that would help identify the proper records. For more information visit: Virginia Department of Health