Planning a wedding can be stressful. There are so many details to remember and so many things to think about to make your special day perfect. While you’re busy finding a location, thinking about who to invite, and finding the perfect dress (or outfit), remembering to get your marriage license can be the last thing on your mind.
If you’re planning to get married in Vermont here are some things you should know about getting your marriage license:
Vermont Marriage License
To get married in Vermont, you’ll need a marriage license. Marriage licenses are issued by town clerks throughout the state and are valid for 60 days from the date it is issued.
If one of you lives in Vermont, you must buy the license from that town clerk. If both of you are from Vermont you can get a license from either town. And if neither of you is from Vermont you can get a license from any town clerk in the state.
Marriage licenses typically cost about $60.
Information You Should Have On Hand The information you'll need when filling out the form for your license include:
Your (and your future spouse) basic info - name, town of residence, place of birth.
Your parents names (including your mother's maiden name) and their places of birth.
At least one of you must sign the license in the presence of the town clerk (this is a Vermont state law). A lot of towns would prefer both of you be there so be sure to check with the town clerk you are obtaining the license from.
Information from previous marriages or civil unions (this is confidential and will not be listed on your marriage license). You may be asked to bring birth certificates, divorce decrees, etc., to prove that you are free too marry.
Wedding Location
Once you have obtained a marriage license in Vermont, you can get married anywhere in the state. That means any church, any mountain top, any waterfall or anyone’s back yard - the options are endless.
Once the License is in Hand
Once you have obtained a marriage license, you need to give it to the person conducting the ceremony before the marriage can be performed. After the ceremony your officiant will fill out the proper information, such as date, location, etc., and return it to the the town clerk within 10 days of your ceremony so your marriage can be registered officially. One your marriage has been recorded you are able to obtain your certificate.
When you go to get your license you can arrange for the town clerk to mail you a copy of your marriage certificate once it's officially recorded.
Wedding Officiant
In Vermont, a Justice of the Peace, ordained/licensed member of the clergy residing in Vermont, a Supreme Court justice, a superior court or district judge, a judge of probate or an assistant judge is legally able to marry you.
View more detailed information on marriage licenses in Vermont.
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