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Can you apply for a marriage license in person in Fairfax County?

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Direct answer

Yes. The published process allows an in-person application in Fairfax County. Licenses are issued at the Public Service Division, Suite 116, first floor of the Fairfax County Courthouse, 4110 Chain Bridge Road. Marriage license hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the Court also offers licenses at a satellite location on the second Tuesday of the month.

Published rule and conditions

In-person marriage license application
Yes

Licenses are issued at the Public Service Division, Suite 116, first floor of the Fairfax County Courthouse, 4110 Chain Bridge Road. Marriage license hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the Court also offers licenses at a satellite location on the second Tuesday of the month.

Official requirement

Hours for obtaining a marriage license are 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Issuing office

Clerk of the Fairfax Circuit Court, Public Service Division

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage License InformationFairfax Circuit Court, Office of the Clerk - checked July 30, 2026

    Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. There are no residency requirements to obtain a marriage license in Virginia. Couples may obtain a marriage license from any circuit court in Virginia. Once the license is issued, there is no waiting period and no blood test is required. The marriage license is valid for 60 calendar days and the marriage must take place in Virginia.

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