Congratulations y'all! I'm so hyped that y'all are getting married!


How do you get married in Norfolk, Virginia?

Here's your checklist.

  1. Fill out a Marriage License Application in Person
  2. Visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
  3. Bring Proper Identification (Photo ID and Social Security Number or Virginia DMV Control Number)
  4. Pay the License Fee ($30 Cash, Check, MasterCard, or Visa)
  5. Get Married by an Officiant
  6. Return the Signed License within 7 Days
  7. Congrats, you're officially married!

Wedding Ceremonies

You can get married in two ways; in at the Courthouse or hire an officiant.


Getting married in a Norfolk Courthouse

Norfolk has a Marriage Commissioner available during business hours to perform the ceremony for a fee of $50 (cash only).


Hiring an officiant

You can hire an officiant to perform your ceremony, anywhere in Virginia. You can elope on a beach, wedding venue or a low key backyard wedding.

Frequently asked questions


ARE GUESTS ALLOWED?

Yes, but the number depends on where you have your wedding.

  • Inside the courthouse: Only a couple of guests are allowed, and no photographs are allowed inside.
  • Outside in the courtyard or another location: You can have family and friends by your side, and wedding photography is allowed outside.


CAN I HAVE A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR MY COURTHOUSE WEDDING?

  • Absolutely! Photography is not allowed inside the courthouse, but you can take photographs outside before or after the ceremony. If you choose to get married outside in the courtyard, the photographer can capture your ceremony as well.


WHAT TO WEAR FOR A COURTHOUSE WEDDING?

  • What to wear: Wear something that makes you feel amazing, whether it's casual outfits or traditional wedding clothes.
  • Add some personal touches: Consider a bouquet of flowers, special jewelry, or writing personal vows.


Happy planning!