West Virginia Marriage License Fee & Waiting Period

In West Virginia, couples obtain marriage licenses through the county clerk's office. The state fee is $57, though this amount may vary by county; couples should confirm the exact fee with their specific county clerk's office. The fee is reduced to $17 if the couple completes a premarital education course. A certified birth certificate is required as part of the application process.

West Virginia does not impose a waiting period before a marriage license can be used. Once issued, the license remains valid for 60 days, during which the ceremony must take place. Couples should verify the current fee schedule and any other requirements directly with their county clerk before applying.

The fee is representative. Marriage-license fees here are county-set and vary; confirm the exact, current amount on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. Informational only — not legal advice.

Where the fee is actually set

In most states the marriage-license fee is set by the county, not the legislature, so a single statewide number can be wrong for you. The license document itself is issued by the county clerk — that office’s own fee schedule is the authoritative source for the current amount and any waiting period.

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