How to Get a Marriage License in Vermont
Vermont marriage license at a glance
- License fee
- $80 (statewide statutory fee; town/city clerk)
- Waiting period
- none
- Minimum age
- 18 without consent
- Blood test
- no
Confirm the fee before you go. check the exact, current fee on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.
To obtain a marriage license in Vermont, applicants must apply in person at their town or city clerk's office. Vermont residents apply in their town of residence, while non-residents apply in the town where the ceremony will take place. The statewide license fee is $80. Applicants must provide a government-issued photo ID and proof of age. Vermont law permits marriage at age 18 without consent, at ages 16–17 with parental consent, and under age 16 with both parental consent and probate or court approval. There is no waiting period, and the license remains valid for 60 days from issuance. No blood tests or witnesses are required.
Individuals should confirm the current fee and exact eligibility requirements directly with their town or city clerk's office or the Vermont Secretary of State before applying, as rules and procedures may change. Online applications are not available; all applicants must apply in person at the clerk's office in their jurisdiction.
What a marriage license actually is
A marriage license is the government document that authorizes your marriage; you apply for it before the ceremony, and once it’s signed and returned it becomes your marriage record. The fee, waiting period and ID rules below are what each state and county sets — always confirm the exact current amount with the issuing clerk.
| Requirement | Vermont |
|---|---|
| License fee | $80 (statewide statutory fee; town/city clerk) |
| Fee set by | State (statewide) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | 60 days |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age |
| Residency required | VT residents apply in their town; non-residents apply in the town of the ceremony |
| Minimum age | 18 without consent; 16-17 with parental consent; under 16 with consent AND probate/court approval |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | no witnesses required |
| Online option | no — apply in person at the town/city clerk |
| Where to apply | Town/City Clerk (statewide $80 fee) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
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Compiled from public-record Vermont marriage law and the issuing agency, verified June 2026. Primary source → · How we compile this. Informational only — not legal advice.