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Vermont marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply

What Vermont's official pages say about getting married there: the fee, the waiting period, how long the license lasts, witnesses, officiants, ID and where to apply. Each rule links its source.

By Wedding RemedyPublished October 30, 2026

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Vermont marriage license at a glance

Fee: $80 at any Vermont town or city clerk. Waiting period: None. How long it is valid: Valid for 60 days from the date issued; the license is void if no authorized person performs the ceremony in that time.

Vermont marriage license rules

The rules below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked October 30, 2026. Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the clerk where you apply before you rely on a rule.

Fee: $80 at any Vermont town or city clerk. (Source: healthvermont.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Premarital education discount: None stated on the official pages we read. Check with your county clerk. Official page
Waiting period: None. (Source: healthvermont.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
How long the license is valid: Valid for 60 days from the date issued; the license is void if no authorized person performs the ceremony in that time. (Source: healthvermont.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Where the license can be used: Valid for a wedding anywhere in Vermont, but only in Vermont. (Source: healthvermont.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Witnesses: Vermont law does not require witnesses. (Source: healthvermont.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Who may officiate: Listed judges, justices of the peace, and ordained or licensed clergy residing in Vermont. Other clergy need approval; any adult may register as a one-time officiant for $100. (Source: healthvermont.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Officiants ordained online: Not stated here. Ask the county clerk before you rely on an online ordination. Official page
Age: Both people must be at least 18. A person under guardianship needs the guardian written consent. (Source: healthvermont.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Where to apply: Any Vermont town or city clerk. At least one applicant must sign in front of the clerk; no license by mail. (Source: healthvermont.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Online application: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Certified copy of the marriage certificate: Ask the town clerk where you bought the license, in person or in writing, for $10 per copy. The Health Department Vital Records Office also issues copies. (Source: healthvermont.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Vermont?

$80 at any Vermont town or city clerk.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Vermont?

None.

How long is a Vermont marriage license valid?

Valid for 60 days from the date issued; the license is void if no authorized person performs the ceremony in that time.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Vermont?

Vermont law does not require witnesses.

Who can officiate a wedding in Vermont?

Listed judges, justices of the peace, and ordained or licensed clergy residing in Vermont. Other clergy need approval; any adult may register as a one-time officiant for $100.

How do you get a certified copy of a Vermont marriage certificate?

Ask the town clerk where you bought the license, in person or in writing, for $10 per copy. The Health Department Vital Records Office also issues copies.

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