Merge Legal West Virginia Marriage Forms For Free

How long does it take to get a marriage license in West Virginia? West Virginia does not have a waiting period to be wed (unless you are under 18 years of age)?so, once you have the marriage license, you can exchange vows in any West Virginia county.

Must present a Photo ID (State Issued Driver's License/State Issued Identification Card, Current Passport are acceptable forms of Photo IDs). NOTE: Applicants Photo ID Must reflect FULL NAME. If not, applicant must provide documentation (Birth Certificate or Social Security Card) to reflect the FULL NAME.

In order to update the name on a West Virginia ID, the applicant must submit a birth certificate or court order demonstrating the name change. In order to update the gender marker on a West Virginia ID, the applicant must submit a Gender Designation Form signed by a licensed physician.

Marriage Licenses. Before getting married in West Virginia or Jefferson County, couples must obtain a marriage license together, in person, from the County Clerk's Office. Under West Virginia law, only eligible persons can marry.

Head to your local DMV with your current driver's license, a certified copy of your marriage certificate, your new Social Security card in your married name, your U.S. passport or birth certificate and 2 proofs of residence. Your new license will be issued in your married name the same day you apply!

Both parties must be present when applying for a license. Both parties must present some form of identification. Examples of identification accepted are: Driver's License, Birth Certificates, West Virginia Identification Card, Military Identification Card or Passport. The fee for obtaining a marriage license is $56.00.