This information was prepared to help you plan your Vermont wedding. We have tried to answer the questions couples most often ask. If you have any questions that are not answered, contact your Town Clerk or the Vital Records Unit of the Vermont Department of Health.

How do we get married in Vermont?
Before your ceremony, you will need to get a Vermont marriage license. The state of Vermont no longer requires pre-marital blood tests.

How do we apply for a Civil Union License?
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Where do we get a Marriage License?
If both the bride and groom are Vermont residents, you may go to the Town Clerk in either town of residence. If just one of you is a Vermont resident, you must go to the Town Clerk of the resident's hometown.

What if we are not Vermont Residents?
Out of state residents must get their license in the county where they will be married. Any Town Clerk in that county can issue the license.

How much does a marriage license cost?
A Vermont marriage license costs $30.00, which includes a Certified Copy of the License.