Vermont marriage license: cost and requirements
You can get the license in any Vermont town for $80 and marry the same day. A friend can officiate if they register as a temporary officiant.
Vermont summary
Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Confirmed in the law or on the official website.
- Cost
- $80.
- Waiting period
- No waiting period.
- Validity
- 60 days from issuance; after that it is void.
- Witnesses
- The law does not require witnesses.
How much is a marriage license in Vermont?
$80.
What do you need to get the license?
- ID: Personal information and parents' information (certified birth certificates help); both sign the application and at least one signs the license before the clerk.
- Minimum age: 18, with no exceptions; people under guardianship need the guardian's written consent.
- Other requirements: No blood test is required. It is not issued by mail. Divorced applicants can marry from the date the prior marriage was dissolved. The officiant returns the certificate within 10 days.
Where do you get it, and who issues it?
Town or city clerk of any Vermont town.
Where it is valid: Anywhere in Vermont, only in Vermont.
Is there a waiting period, and does it expire?
- Waiting period: No waiting period.
- Validity: 60 days from issuance; after that it is void.
How many witnesses, and who can marry you?
- Witnesses: The law does not require witnesses.
- Who can officiate: Judges, justices of the peace and other officials; Vermont clergy or clergy from neighboring states with a congregation in Vermont; clergy from other states with special authorization from the probate court; or a temporary officiant registered with the Secretary of State ($100, for a specific wedding).
Can you marry by proxy?
Marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Vermont counties with an AltarPlan guide
We haven't published Vermont county guides yet: we verify them one by one against the official source. In the meantime, these rules apply statewide and the office can confirm the exact fee.
How to get a marriage license in Vermont
- Confirm where to apply: Town or city clerk of any Vermont town.
- Gather your ID: Personal information and parents' information (certified birth certificates help); both sign the application and at least one signs the license before the clerk.
- Get your payment ready: $80.
- Count the waiting period: No waiting period.
- Marry within the validity period: 60 days from issuance; after that it is void.
- Before you go, confirm everything with the office that issues the license: fees and hours change.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Vermont marriage license valid anywhere in the state?
Anywhere in Vermont, only in Vermont.
What is the minimum age to marry in Vermont?
18, with no exceptions; people under guardianship need the guardian's written consent.
Who can officiate a wedding in Vermont?
Judges, justices of the peace and other officials; Vermont clergy or clergy from neighboring states with a congregation in Vermont; clergy from other states with special authorization from the probate court; or a temporary officiant registered with the Secretary of State ($100, for a specific wedding).
Does AltarPlan issue the license?
No. AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. This information is a general guide, not legal advice: confirm with the office.
Sources and review date
- Vermont Department of Health, Getting Married in Vermont FAQs (Feb. 2026) (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.
- Vermont Statutes, 18 V.S.A. ch. 105 (§§ 5131, 5142, 5144, 5144a) (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.
Reviewed Nov 4, 2026. If you spot an error, write to us.
AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the county office.