How do I Obtain a Certified Copy or Information about a Marriage License?

Certified copies of your marriage license may be obtained in person or by mail from the circuit court clerk's office that issued the marriage license.

IN-PERSON COPIES:
You or someone on your behalf may come to the Clerk's Office to request copies:

• Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday
• Fee: $2.50 per certified copy

COPIES BY MAIL:
Mail requests must include:

• Fee: $2.50 per certified copy (Check or Money Order payable to: Clerk)
• Include names of both spouses (Maiden name if applicable.)
• Year of marriage
• Self addressed stamped return envelope
  Mail to:
  Fredericksburg Circuit Court
  701 Princess Anne Street, Suite 100
  Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Not accepted:

• Electronic and Phone requests
• Electronic and phone payments

You may get a copy of your license from the Virginia Division of Vital Records in Richmond for a fee of $10.00