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Marriage license Laws in the state of Vermont, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Vermont marriage laws before filling out the Vermont marriage license form.

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In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.

You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.

When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, but you'll need to apply for the certificate together, 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.

And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.

ID Requirement: Valid picture ID and a certified copy of a Birth Certificate must be presented.

•  You must know your legal town of residence and your place and date of birth; you will also need to know your parents' names, including your mother's maiden name, and the states where your parents were born. (A certified copy of your birth certificate can supply most of this information.)

Vermont law requires that at least one of you must sign in the presence of the town clerk, certifying that all facts are correct; however, most town clerks prefer to see both of you in person before issuing your license to marry, as the law requires that
they satisfy themselves that you are both free to marry under Vermont laws. they may legally ask to see documented proof of your statements, for example birth certificates, divorce decrees, etc. (18VSA, 5141)

If Previously Married: If you are a widow or widower, you are free to marry. You will be asked the date your spouse died. If you are divorced, you may remarry after the date on which your previous marriage is dissolved.

Residency Requirement: If both bride and groom are residents of Vermont, you may get your license from the Town Clerk in the town of residence of either one. If only one of you is a resident, go to the Town Clerk of the Vermont resident. Your license is valid anywhere in Vermont.

If neither of you are residents of Vermont, you need to go to a town clerk in the county in which you will be married. You may need to bring:

•  proof of age (birth certificate)

•  if divorced, a copy of divorce decree

•  if widowed, spouse's death certificate

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Fees: Fee for a Civil Marriage License is $45. Some counties may require cash or travelers' checks only.

Waiting Period: No waiting period.

Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: If you are at least 16, but under 18, you will need the consent of a parent or guardian.

Anyone under guardianship may not marry without the guardian's written consent. Vermont also does not allow marriage between most close relatives. You cannot marry in Vermont to evade the laws of the state where you live. You cannot marry if either of you is currently married to someone else. The law also requires that both parties be of sound mind.

Marriage Ceremony: Your marriage can be performed by: A judge, supreme court justice, assistant judge, justice of the peace, or an ordained or licensed minister, rabbi or priest residing in Vermont or authorized by their denomination. If the officiant does not reside in Vermont, or is not recognized by the State of Vermont, they must file for a permit from a Probate Court in the county where the marriage will take place.

You must deliver the license to the officiant before the marriage can be performed. After the ceremony, the officiant will complete the license, sign it, and return it to the town clerk's office within 10 days of the ceremony so your marriage may be officially registered.

Cousin Marriage: Yes.

Proxy Marriages: No. Both parties must be present.

Same Sex Marriage: Yes. Same sex marriages were approved by the VT State Legislature in September of 2009.

Officiants: Ordained ministers residing in this state may perform marriages. Non-resident ordained ministers may perform marriages with the permission of the probate court of the district within which the marriage is to take place. Ministers must complete the marriage license and certificate of marriage and return it to the clerk's office from which it was issued within ten days from the date of the marriage.

Miscellaneous: You will need a copy of your marriage certificate if you want to change your name legally (ie Social Security, etc). You may request (in person or in writing) a copy from the town clerk 2 or more weeks after the ceremony.

Valid: License is valid for 60 days.
The license can only be used within the State of Vermont.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:

Vermont Department of Health
Vital Records Unit
108 Cherry Street
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, Vermont 05402

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com.  Please include the state and county information.

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Vermont County Clerk's Office

Addison Town Clerk Vergennes, VT 802. 759. 2020	Alburg Town Clerk Alburg, VT 802. 796. 3468	Bakersfield Town Clerk Bakersfield, VT 802. 827. 4495
Barnet Town Clerk Barnet, VT 802. 633. 2256	Barre County Barre, VT 802. 476. 0242	Barretown Clerk Websterville, VT 802. 479. 9391
Barton Town Clerk Barton, VT 802. 754. 8584	Bennington Town Clerk Bennington, VT 802. 442. 1043	Berkshire Town Clerk Berkshire, VT 802. 933.2335
Bolton Town Clerk Waterbury, VT 802. 434. 3064	Brandon Town Clerk Brandon, VT 802. 247. 3635	Brattleboro Town Clerk Brattleboro, VT 802. 254. 4541
Bristol Town Clerk Bristol, VT 802. 453. 2486	Burke Town Clerk West Burke, VT 802. 467. 3717	Burlington City Clerk Burlington, VT 802. 865. 7000
Cabot City Clerk Cabot, VT 802. 563. 2279	Calais Town Clerk Calais, VT 802. 223. 5952	Cambridge Town Clerk Cambridge, VT 802. 644. 2251
Castleton Town Clerk Castleton, VT 802. 468. 2212	Cavendish Town Clerk Cavendish, VT 802. 226. 7292	Charlotte Town Clerk Charlotte, VT 802. 425. 3071
Chelsea Town Clerk Chelsea, VT 802. 685. 4460	Chester Town Clerk Chester, VT 802. 875. 2173	Clarendon Town Clerk North Clarendon, VT 802. 775. 4274
Colchester Town Clerk Colchester, VT 802. 655. 0811	Danville Town Clerk Danville, VT 802. 684. 3352	Derby Town Clerk Derby, VT 802. 766. 4906
Dover Town Clerk West Dover, VT 802. 464. 5100	Dummerston Town Clerk Putney, VT 802. 257. 1496	Duxbury Town Clerk Waterbury, VT 802. 244. 6660
East Barre Town Clerk Websterville, VT 802. 479. 9391	East Corinth Corinth, VT 802. 439. 5850	East Montpelier East Montpelier, VT 802. 223. 3313
East Wallingford Wallingford, VT 802. 446. 2336	Elmore Town Clerk Lake Elmore, VT 802. 888. 2637	Enosburg Town Clerk Enosburg Falls, VT 802. 933. 4421
Essex Town Clerk Essex Junction, VT 802. 879. 0413	Fair Haven Town Clerk Fair Haven, VT 802. 265. 3010	Fairfax Town Clerk Fairfax, VT 802. 849. 6111
Fletcher Town Clerk Fletcher, VT 802. 849. 6616	Franklin Town Clerk Franklin, VT 802. 285. 2101	Georgia Town Clerk St. Albans, VT 802. 524. 3524
Glover Town Clerk Glover, VT 802. 525. 6227	Grand Isle Town Clerk Grand Isle, VT 802. 372. 8830	Graniteville Town Clerk Websterville, VT 802. 479. 9391
Groton Town Clerk Groton, VT 802. 584. 3276	Guildhall Town Clerk Guildhall, VT 802. 676. 3797	Guilford Town Clerk Guilford, VT 802. 254. 6857
Hartland Town Clerk Hartland, VT 802. 436. 2444	Highgate Town Clerk Highgate Center, VT 802. 868. 4697	Hinesburg Town Clerk Hinesburg, VT 802. 482. 2281
Hubbardton Town Clerk Fair Haven, VT 802. 273. 2951	Huntington Town Clerk Hunnington, VT 802. 434. 2032	Hyde Park Town Clerk Hyde Park, VT 802. 888. 2300
Isle La Motte Isle La Motte, VT 802. 928. 3434	Jamaica Town Clerk Jamaica, VT 802. 874. 4681	Jericho Town Clerk Jericho, VT 802. 899. 4936
Killington Town Clerk Killington, VT 802. 422. 3243	Londonderry Town Clerk S. Londonderry, VT 802. 824. 3356	Ludlow Town Clerk Ludlow, VT 802. 228. 3232
Manchester Town Clerk Manchester City, VT 802. 362. 1315	Marshfield Town Clerk Marshfield, VT 802. 426. 3305	Mendon Town Clerk Mendon, VT 802. 775. 1662
Middlebury Town Clerk Middlebury, VT 802. 388. 4041	Milton Town Clerk Milton, VT 802. 893. 7344	Monkton Town Clerk Monkton, VT 802. 453. 3800
Montpelier Town Clerk Montpelier, VT 802. 223. 9500	Moretown Town Clerk Moretown Villag, VT 802. 496. 3645	Morristown Town Clerk Morrisville, VT 802. 888. 6370
Newfane Town Clerk Newfane, VT 802. 365. 7772	Newport City Clerk Newport, VT 802. 334. 2112	North Ferrisburg Ferrisburgh, VT 802. 877. 3429
N. Hero Town Clerk N. Hero, VT 802. 372. 6926	Northfield Town Clerk Northfield, VT 802. 485. 5421	Panton Town Clerk Vergennes, VT 802. 475. 2333
Pawlet Village Clerk Pawlet, VT 802. 325. 3309	Peacham Town Clerk Peacham, VT 802. 592. 3218	Peru Town Clerk Peru, VT 802. 824. 3065
Pittsfield Town Clerk Pittsfield, VT 802. 746. 8170	Pittsford Town Clerk Pittsford, VT 802. 483. 2931	Plainfield Town Clerk Plainfield, VT 802. 454.8461
Pownal Town Clerk Pownal, VT 802. 823. 7757	Proctor Town Clerk Proctor, VT 802. 459. 3333	Randolph Town Clerk Randolph, VT 802. 728. 5682
Readsboro Town Clerk Readsboro, VT 802. 423. 5405	Rochester Town Clerk Rochester, VT 802. 767. 3631	Rutland Town Clerk Center Rutland, VT 802. 773. 2528
Sharon Town Clerk Sharon, VT 802. 763. 8268	Sheldon Springs Sheldon, VT 802. 933. 2524	South Burlington South Burlington, VT 802. 658. 7952
South Hero South Hero, VT 802. 372.5552	St. Albans St. Albans Bay, VT 802. 524. 2415	St. George Town Clerk Willeston, VT 802. 878. 5121
St. Johns Berry Town Clerk St. Johns Berry, VT 802. 748. 4331	St. Johnsbury St. Johnsbury, VT 802. 748. 4331	Starksboro Town Clerk Starksboro, VT 802. 453. 2639
Stockbridge Town Clerk Stockbridge, VT 802. 234. 9371	Strafford Town Clerk Strafford, VT 802. 765. 4411	Sudbury Town Clerk Sudbury, VT 802. 623. 7296
Sunderland Town Clerk East Arlington, VT 802. 375. 6106	Townshend Town Clerk Townshend, VT 802. 365. 7300	Tunbridge Town Clerk Tunbridge, VT 802. 889. 5521
Underhill Town Clerk Underhill, VT 802. 759. 2020	Vergennes City Clerk Vergennes, VT 802. 877. 3641	Vernon Town Clerk Vernon, VT 802. 257. 0292
Wallingford Town Clerk Wallingford, VT 802. 446. 2336	Warren Town Clerk Warren, VT 802. 496. 2709	Washington Town Clerk Washington, VT 802. 883. 2218
Waterbury Town Clerk Waterbury, VT 802. 244. 8447	Weathersfield Town Clerk Weathersfield, VT 802. 674. 2626	Wells Town Clerk Wells, VT 802. 645. 0486
West Fairlee Town Clerk West Fairlee, VT 802. 333. 9696	West Rutland Town Clerk West Rutland, VT 802. 438. 2263	Westminster Town Clerk Westminster, VT 802. 722. 4091
White River Jct. Town Clerk White River Jct, VT 802. 295. 2785	Williamstown Town Clerk Williamstown, VT 802. 433. 5455	Williston Town Clerk Williston, VT 802. 878. 5121
Wilmington Town Clerk Wilmington, VT 802. 464. 5836	Windham Town Clerk West Townshend, VT 802. 874. 4211	Windsor Town Clerk Windsor, VT 802. 674. 5610
Winooski Town Clerk Winooski, VT 802. 655. 6419	Witingham Town Clerk Wittingham, VT 802. 368. 7887	Woodbury Town Clerk Woodbury, VT 802. 456. 7051
Woodstock Town Clerk Woodstock, VT 802. 457. 3611

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