Fairfax County exact answer
Is a Social Security number required in Fairfax County?
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Direct answer
In Fairfax County, each applicant must provide their Social Security number when applying. The Social Security card itself does not need to be presented.
Published rule and conditions
- Social Security number rule
- Each applicant must provide their Social Security number when applying. The Social Security card itself does not need to be presented.Official requirement
social security number for each applicant (they do not need to bring their social security card)
Issuing office
Clerk of the Fairfax Circuit Court, Public Service Division
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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