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Can a minor apply for a marriage license in Fairfax County?

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Direct answer

In Fairfax County, no one under 18 may be issued a marriage license: under Va. Code §20-48 the minimum age at which a person may marry is 18. The Court publishes no parental-consent or other route for an applicant under 18.

Published rule and conditions

Minor applicant rule
No one under 18 may be issued a marriage license: under Va. Code §20-48 the minimum age at which a person may marry is 18.

The Court publishes no parental-consent or other route for an applicant under 18.

Official requirement

Pursuant to §20-48 of the 1950 Virginia Code, as amended, the minimum age at which a person may marry is 18.

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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