You must be authorized to perform marriages in the State of Virginiă. 2. Any non-resident minister who wishes to perform a marriage within the State of Virginia.An affidavit is a written statement made under oath that is typically used in legal proceedings. Learn their purpose, when to use, and how to write. Download a VDH application forms and fill it out at home before you come in to our office. If you are a US citizen and are planning to get married in Japan, you will need to fill out an "Affidavit of Competency to Marry," using this form (PDF 158KB). If one party is not able to come to the Clerk's Office, he or she may fill out this affidavit (PDF) in front of a notary. Vital Records Section. Look up a court case or citation. Find a traffic ticket or court case using the county court's website.