Compare Virginia marriage license costs, no-wait courthouse wedding options, 60-day validity, city clerk details, requirements and official source links.
Decision guide
This comparison uses verified CivillyWed city data to show which covered cities fit common marriage-license planning needs.
Alexandria lists a $30 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 60 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
Evidence: fee, wait time, validity window.
Norfolk lists a $30 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 60-day validity window, making it a straightforward Virginia option when cost and timing matter.
Evidence: fee, wait time, validity window.
Richmond lists a $33 fee, no waiting period, in-person appearance for both applicants, valid government-issued photo ID, and clear cash/check/credit payment rules.
Evidence: fee, wait time, requirements, payment rules.
Virginia Beach lists a $30 fee, no waiting period, 60-day validity, and specific certified-copy instructions for couples who need records after the ceremony.
Evidence: fee, wait time, validity window, certified-copy notes.
These city guides use the courthouse, city hall, licence and civil ceremony language couples naturally use when planning.
| City | Fee ↕ | Wait ↕ | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $30 | no waiting period | 60 Days |
| Norfolk | $30 | no waiting period | 60 Days |
| Richmond | $30 | no waiting period | 60 Days |
| Virginia Beach | $30 | no waiting period | 60 Days |