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Can you start a marriage license application online in Fairfax County?

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Direct answer

Yes. An application can be started remotely or online in Fairfax County. The online pre-application is submitted to the Court but only speeds up the courthouse visit — both applicants must still appear together in person to be issued the license. A submitted pre-application is held for sixty days, which is a separate clock from the issued license's own 60-day validity.

Published rule and conditions

Online marriage license application
Yes

The online pre-application is submitted to the Court but only speeds up the courthouse visit — both applicants must still appear together in person to be issued the license. A submitted pre-application is held for sixty days, which is a separate clock from the issued license's own 60-day validity.

Official requirement

To speed up the process of obtaining your marriage license, you may complete the Online Marriage License Pre-Application. Upon completion you will receive a confirmation document. The applicants have sixty days to obtain their license at the Fairfax County Courthouse.

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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