Vermont Marriage License Requirements
Below is the information on what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before filling out the marriage license forms.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document that allows you to officially be married under the law. Always check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
Licenses are usually not valid for more than 30 days so you'll typically need to apply for your marriage license within one month of your wedding ceremony. You need to submit your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.
IMPORTANT: You are not officially married when you receive a marriage license. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your officiant your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license. If application is mailed or faxed in, it must be witnessed by a Notary Public.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Vermont.
Waiting Period: 3 days.
If Divorced: If divorced within the last 60 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed.
Fees: Cash Only! $25
Other Tests: No tests
Under 18: Need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification.
Officiants: The minister, priest or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers must provide marriage certificates to the couple married and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner.
Valid: License is valid for 90 days anywhere in Vermont.
The license can only be used within the State of Vermont.
IMPORTANT: State and county marriage license requirements can change so make sure you check with your local town clerk. This 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 plans.
Addison Town Clerk
7099, VT
Rte 228
Vergennes, VT 05491
802-759-2020
Alburg Town Clerk
P.O. Box 346
Alburg, VT 05440
802-796-3468
Bakersfield Town Clerk
P.O. Box 203
Bakersfield, VT 05441
802-827-4495
Barnet Town Clerk
Box 15, US Route 5
Barnet, VT 05821
802-633-2256
Barre CountyRecorders Office
P.O. Box 418
Barre, VT 05641
802-476-0242
Barretown Clerk
P.O. Box 124
Websterville, VT 05678
802-479-9391
Barton Town Clerk
P.O. Box R
Barton, VT 05822
802-754-8584
Bennington Town Clerk
205 South St
Bennington, VT 05021
802-442-1043
Berkshire Town Clerk
2560 Enosburg Salls
Berkshire, VT 05450
802-933-2335
Bolton Town Clerk
R R 1 Box 445
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-434-3064
Brandon Town Clerk
49 Center St
Brandon, VT 05733
802-247-3635
Brattleboro Town Clerk
230 Main St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-254-4541
Bristol Town Clerk
P.O. Box 249
Bristol, VT 05443
802-453-2486
Burke Town Clerk
R R 2 Box 24
West Burke, VT 05871
802-467-3717
Burlington City Clerk
149 Church St, # 22
Burlington, VT 05401
802-865-7000
Cabot City Clerk
P.O. Box 36
Cabot, VT 05647
802-563-2279
Calais Town Clerk
Rr Box 35
Calais, VT 05648
802-223-5952
Cambridge Town Clerk
P.O. Box 127
Cambridge, VT 05464
802-644-2251
Castleton Town Clerk
P.O. Box 115
Castleton, VT 05735
802-468-2212
Cavendish Town Clerk
P.O. Box 126
Cavendish, VT 05142
802-226-7292
Charlotte Town Clerk
Rr1 Box 1549
Charlotte, VT 05445
802-425-3071
Chelsea Town Clerk
P.O. Box 266
Chelsea, VT 05038
802-685-4460
Chester Town ClerkTown Hall Building
Depot St
Chester, VT 05143
802-875-2173
Clarendon Town Clerk
P.O. Bo 30
North Clarendon, VT 05759
802-775-4274
Colchester Town Clerk
P.O. Box 55
Colchester, VT 05446
802-655-0811
Danville Town Clerk
P.O. Box 183
Danville, VT 05828
802-684-3352
Derby Town Clerk
P.O. Box 25
Derby, VT 05829
802-766-4906
Dover Town Clerk
P.O. Box 527
West Dover, VT 05356
802-464-5100
Dummerston Town Clerk
1523 Middle Rd
Putney, VT 05346
802-257-1496
Duxbury Town ClerkRecorders Office
Box 1260
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-244-6660
East Barre Town Clerk
P.O. Box 124
Websterville, VT 05678
802-479-9391
East CorinthTown Clerk
P.O. Box 161
Corinth, VT 05039
802-439-5850
East MontpelierTown Clerk
P.O. Box 157
East Montpelier, VT 05651
802-223-3313
East WallingfordTown Clerk
P.O. Box 327
Wallingford, VT 05773
802-446-2336
Elmore Town Clerk
P.O. Box 123
Lake Elmore, VT 05657
802-888-2637
Enosburg Town Clerk
P.O. Box 465
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
802-933-4421
Essex Town Clerk
81 Main St
Essex Junction, VT 05452
802-879-0413
Fair Haven Town Clerk
North Park Place
Fair Haven, VT 05743
802-265-3010
Fairfax Town Clerk
P.O. Box 27, Hunt St
Fairfax, VT 05454
802-849-6111
Fletcher Town ClerkRd 1 P.O. Box 1550
Fletcher-Cambridge Rd
Fletcher, VT 05444
802-849-6616
Franklin Town Clerk
P.O. Box 82
Franklin, VT 05457
802-285-2101
Georgia Town Clerk
R F D 2, Box 325
St Albans, VT 05478
802-524-3524
Glover Town Clerk
P.O. Box 226
Glover, VT 05832
802-525-6227
Grand Isle Town Clerk
9 Hyde Road
Grand Isle, VT 05458
802-372-8830
Graniteville Town Clerk
P.O. Box 124
Websterville, VT 05678
802-479-9391
Groton Town Clerk
R R 2 Box 3
Groton, VT 05046
802-584-3276
Guildhaall Town Clerk
P.O. Box 27
Guildhall, VT 05905
802-676-3797
Guilford Town Clerk
P.O. Box 255
Guilford, VT 05301
802-254-6857
Hartland Town Clerk
P.O. Box 349
Hartland, VT 05048
802-436-2444
Highgate Town ClerkP.O. Box 67
Route 78
Highgate Center, VT 05459
802-868-4697
Hinesburg Town Clerk
P.O. Box 133
Hinesburg, VT 05461
802-482-2281
Hubbardton Town Clerk
Rr1 Box 2828
Fair Haven, VT 05743
802-273-2951
Huntington Town Clerk
R.D. 1 , Box 771
Hunnington, VT 05462
802-434-2032
Hyde Park Town Clerk
P.O. Box 98
Hyde Park, VT 05655
802-888-2300
Isle La MotteTown Clerks
P.O. Box 135
Isle La Motte, VT 05463
802-928-3434
Jamaica Town Clerk
17 Pikesfalls Rd
Jamaica, VT 05343
802-874-4681
Jericho Town Clerk
P.O. Box 67
Jericho, VT 05465
802-899-4936
Killington Town Clerk
P.O. Box 129
Killington, VT 05751
802-422-3243
Londonderry Town Clerk
P.O. Box 118
S. Londonderry, VT 05155
802-824-3356
Ludlow Town Clerk
P.O. Box 307
Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-3232
Manchester Town ClerkRoute 11 And 30
P.O. Box 909
Manchester City, VT 05255
802-362-1315
Marshfield Town Clerk
P.O. Box 98
Marshfield, VT 05658
802-426-3305
Mendon Town ClerkSouth Mendon Road
Rr 2, Box 8780
Mendon, VT 05701
802-775-1662
Middlebury Town ClerkMuniciple Building
94 Main St
Middlebury, VT 05753
802-388-4041
Milton Town ClerkP.O. Box 18
3 Bombardier Rd
Milton, VT 05468
802-893-7344
Monkton Town Clerk
Rt. 1, Box 2015
Monkton, VT 05473
802-453-3800
Montpelier Town Clerk
City Hall, 79 Main
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-223-9500
Moretown Town ClerkRoute 100 B
P.O. Box 533
Moretown Villag, VT 05660
802-496-3645
Morristown Town Clerk
P.O. Box 748
Morrisville, VT 05661
802-888-6370
Newfane Town Clerk
P.O. Box 36
Newfane, VT 05345
802-365-7772
Newport City Clerk
74 Main St
Newport, VT 05855
802-334-2112
North FerrisburgTown Clerk
P.O. Box 6
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
802-877-3429
North Hero Town Clerk
P.O. Box 38
North Hero, VT 05474
802-372-6926
Northfield Town Clerk
26 S. Mian
Northfield, VT 05663
802-485-5421
Panton Town Clerk
P.O. Box 174
Vergennes, VT 05491
802-475-2333
Pawlet Village Clerk
45 Main St
Pawlet, VT 05761
802-325-3309
Peacham Town Clerk
Box 80
Peacham, VT 05862
802-592-3218
Peru Town Clerk
Box 127
Peru, VT 05152
802-824-3065
Pittsfield Town Clerk
P.O. Box 556
Pittsfield, VT 05762
802-746-8170
Pittsford Town ClerkMunicipal Court Office
P.O. Box 8
Pittsford, VT 05763
802-483-2931
Plainfield Town Clerk
R R 2 Box 100
Plainfield, VT 05667
802-454-8461
Pownal Town Clerk
R.D. 1 Box 41
Pownal, VT 05261
802-823-7757
Proctor Town Clerk
45 Main St
Proctor, VT 05765
802-459-3333
Randolph Town Clerks
P.O. Box B
Randolph, VT 05060
802-728-5682
Readsboro Town Clerk
P.O. Box 246
Readsboro, VT 05350
802-423-5405
Rochester Town Clerk
P.O. Box 238
Rochester, VT 05767
802-767-3631
Rutland Town Clerk
P.O. Box 225
Center Rutland, VT 05736
802-773-2528
S. BurlingtonCity Clerk
575 Dorset St
S. Burlington, VT 05403
802-658-7952
Sharon Town Clerk
P.O. Box 250
Sharon, VT 05065
802-763-8268
Sheldon SpringsTown Clerk
Box 66
Sheldon, VT 05483
802-933-2524
South HeroTown Clerk
P.O. Box 175
South Hero, VT 05486
802-372-5552
St AlbansTown Clerk
P.O. Box 37
St Albans Bay, VT 05481
802-524-2415
St George Town Clerk
Rd 2 Box 455
Willeston, VT 05495
802-878-5121
St Johns Berry Town Clerk
34 Main St
St Johns Berry, VT 05819
802-748-4331
St JohnsburyTown Clerk
34 Main St
St Johnsbury, VT 05819
802-748-4331
Starksboro Town Clerk
P.O. Box 91
Starksboro, VT 05487
802-453-2639
StockbridgeTown Clerk
P.O. Box 39
Stockbridge, VT 05772
802-234-9371
Strafford Town Clerk
P.O. Box 27
Strafford, VT 05072
802-765-4411
Sudbury Town Clerk
Rr1 Box 1238
Sudbury, VT 05733
802-623-7296
SunderlandTown Clerk
P.O. Box 176
E. Arlington, VT 05252
802-375-6106
TownshendTown Clerk
P.O. Box 223
Townshend, VT 05353
802-365-7300
Tunbridge Town Clerk
P.O. Box 6
Tunbridge, VT 05077
802-889-5521
Underhill Town Clerk
P.O. Box 32
Underhill, VT 05490
802-759-2020
Vergennes City Clerk
P.O. Box 35
Vergennes, VT 05491
802-877-3641
Vernon Town Clerk
P.O. Box 115
Vernon, VT 05354
802-257-0292
Wallingford Town Clerk
P.O. Box 327
Wallingford, VT 05773
802-446-2336
Warren Town Clerk
P.O. Box 337
Warren, VT 05674
802-496-2709
Washington Town Clerk
Rd1 Box 22
Washington, VT 05675
802-883-2218
Waterbury Town Clerk
51 South Main St
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-244-8447
Weathersfield Town ClerkRt 2 5n @ Martin
Memorial Hall
Weathersfield, VT 05030
802-674-2626
Wells Town Clerk
P.O. Box 585
Wells, VT 05774
802-645-0486
West Fairlee Town Clerk
P.O. Box 615
West Fairlee, VT 05083
802-333-9696
West Rutland Town Clerk
P.O. Box 115
West Rutland, VT 05777
802-438-2263
Westminster Town ClerkRoute 5
P.O. Box 271
Westminster, VT 05158
802-722-4091
White River JunctionTown Clerk
15 Bridge St
White River Jct, VT 05001
802-295-2785
WilliamstownTown Clerk
P.O. Box 399
Williamstown, VT 05679
802-433-5455
Williston Town Clerk722 Williston Road
P.O. Box 137
Williston, VT 05495
802-878-5121
Wilmington Town Clerk
P.O. Box 217
Wilmington, VT 05363
802-464-5836
Windham Town Clerk
Rr 1 Box 109
West Townshend, VT 05340
802-874-4211
Windsor Town Clerk
P.O. Box 47
Windsor, VT 05089
802-674-5610
Winooski Town Clerk
27 West Allen St
Winooski, VT 05404
802-655-6419
Witingham Town Clerk
Town Clerk's Office
Wittingham, VT 05361
802-368-7887
Woodbury Town Clerk
P.O. Box 123
Woodbury, VT 05681
802-456-7051
Woodstock Town Clerk
P.O. Box 155
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-3611