Fairfax County exact answer
Where can a marriage license from Fairfax County be used?
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In Fairfax County, valid for a ceremony performed anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The marriage must take place in Virginia. Ceremonies are not restricted to any official location — they may be performed anywhere in Virginia with the property owner's permission.
Published rule and conditions
- Where the license is valid
- Valid for a ceremony performed anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The marriage must take place in Virginia.
Ceremonies are not restricted to any official location — they may be performed anywhere in Virginia with the property owner's permission.
Official requirementWedding ceremonies are not required to take place in any "official" location. Ceremonies can be performed anywhere (with permission of the property owner), within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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.
- Fairfax County Government Centers Available for Marriage CeremoniesFairfax Circuit Court, Office of the Clerk - checked July 30, 2026
Wedding ceremonies are not required to take place in any "official" location. Ceremonies can be performed anywhere (with permission of the property owner), within the Commonwealth of Virginia. A marriage license is required prior to the ceremony and can be issued to the couple by any Circuit Court in Virginia.
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