How Do We Get Our Virginia Marriage License?
Ciao Bella Celebrations can accept your valid marriage license from any county or city Circuit Court in Virginia.
Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. You don’t have to be a Virginia resident to obtain a marriage license in Virginia, but rules and procedures vary by county/jurisdiction and many rules have changed during the pandemic.
Once your license has been issued, there is no waiting period and no blood test is required. Your marriage license will be valid for 60 calendar days and your ceremony can take place anywhere in Virginia.
❤️ Marriage Licensing in Fauquier County ❤️
In the Town of Warrenton and Fauquier County, your marriage license applications must be signed in front of either a notary or a deputy of the Circuit Court. Print and complete an application for each of you, then sign before a notary and mail them in (great for out of state couples) or bring them to the circuit court in person and sign there. Once you have your license, you can walk up the block to marry at Ciao Bella if we’re open, or plan ahead for any of our services by calling or booking online.
No Residency Requirement
Fauquier Circuit Court is open 8:30 - 4:00 M-F
A wedding near the Fauquier County Courthouse.
Our Little Wedding Venue is located in the heart of beautiful and historic Warrenton in Fauquier County, VA, within steps of the county courthouse and Circuit Court. We maintain a list of contact information and residency requirements for other nearby counties below, beginning with nearby areas that are easiest to work with, and a list of contact information for all 124 Circuit Courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia is maintained by another group as part of a nationwide reference guide, available here:
❤️ City of Fredericksburg ❤️
No Appointment or Residency Requirement
Licenses are issued In-Person 8:30 - 4:00 M-F
❤️ Warren County / Town of Front Royal ❤️
No Appointment or Residency Requirement
Licenses are issued In-Person 9:00 - 5:00 M-F
❤️ Arlington County / City of Arlington ❤️
No Residency Requirement
Starts with an Online Application, followed by scheduling an In-Person or Online Appointment.
Office Hours 8:00 - 4:00 M-F
❤️ City of Alexandria ❤️
No Residency Requirement
Process Starts with an E-mail Application
In-Person Appointments 8:00 - 11:30 M-F, Afternoons Online
❤️ Fairfax County / City of Fairfax ❤️
No Residency Requirement
Licenses are issued via Online Appointment 8:30 - 3:30 M-F
Start with your Online Marriage Pre-Application
❤️ Prince William County / City of Manassas ❤️
No Residency Requirement
Appointment Required / Complete Your Application after scheduling
Licenses are issued In-Person 8:30 - 5:00 M-F
❤️ Stafford County / Town of Stafford ❤️
No Residency Requirement
Process Starts with Online Pre-Application
Licenses are issued In-Person 8:00 - 4:00 M-F
❤️ Spotsylvania County / Town of Spotsylvania ❤️
Call for Appointment / No Residency Requirement
Process Begins with Online Pre-Application
Licenses are Issued In-Person 8:00 - 4:30 M-F
❤️ Orange County / Town of Orange ❤️
No Appointment or Residency Requirement
Licenses are issued In-Person 8:00 - 4:30 M-F
❤️ Culpeper County / Town of Culpeper ❤️
No Appointment or Residency Requirement
Licenses are Issued In-Person 8:30 - 4:00 M-F
❤️ Rappahannock County / Town of Washington ❤️
Appointment Required
Licenses are issued In-Person 8:30 - 4:30 M-F
At least one of you must be a county resident
❤️ Frederick County / City of Winchester ❤️
No Appointment Required
Licenses are Issued In-Person 9:00 - 5:00 M-F
At least one of you must be a Virginia resident
❤️ Loudoun County / City of Leesburg ❤️
Starts with an Online Application, followed by scheduling an In-Person or Online Appointment.
Office Hours 8:00 - 4:00 M-F
At least one of you must be a county resident
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Ciao Bella married more than 500 couples during the course of the COVID-19 emergency, and we’re thrilled to bring couples together from all over to share and celebrate their special moments from the Heart of Warrenton. Our Little Wedding Chapel and offsite celebrant services offer a safe and sensible alternative for couples whose plans have been disrupted, and anyone who wants to marry without all the stress and expense. Whether it’s a Minimony, tiny wedding, elopement, or micro-wedding, we can help you to create your wedding your way!
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A First Dance at Warren Green - photo by Ciao Bella Celebrations