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What prior-marriage documents are required in City of Burlington?

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In City of Burlington, the clerk asks how many previous marriages and civil unions each applicant has had, how the last one ended, and on what date. If a former spouse or civil union partner has died, the clerk asks the date of death. If you are divorced, you may remarry from the date the previous marriage or civil union was legally dissolved. Partners in an existing civil union with each other are free to marry one another. The Clerk publishes no requirement to produce a certified copy of a divorce decree, dissolution order or death certificate — only the date and the manner in which the previous union ended. That is unusual; confirm with the Clerk's Office on 802-865-7000 before your appointment. This information is confidential and does not appear on the marriage certificate.

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Prior-marriage documents
The clerk asks how many previous marriages and civil unions each applicant has had, how the last one ended, and on what date. If a former spouse or civil union partner has died, the clerk asks the date of death. If you are divorced, you may remarry from the date the previous marriage or civil union was legally dissolved. Partners in an existing civil union with each other are free to marry one another.

The Clerk publishes no requirement to produce a certified copy of a divorce decree, dissolution order or death certificate — only the date and the manner in which the previous union ended. That is unusual; confirm with the Clerk's Office on 802-865-7000 before your appointment. This information is confidential and does not appear on the marriage certificate.

Applies in some cases

If you are divorced, you may remarry after the date on which your previous marriage or civil union was legally dissolved.

Issuing office

City of Burlington Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensesCity of Burlington Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer - checked July 30, 2026

    Marriage licenses are issued by appointment only – appointments are available every half hour from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Walk-ins are welcome if there is not an appointment already scheduled at that time. Vermont law requires that at least one of you must be present to sign the license in front of a town clerk, and both parties MUST sign the application. You must bring a State or Federal ID with you to obtain the license (this includes a driver's license, non-driver's license, passport, etc.). The marriage license costs $80.00, and is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. During that time period, an authorized person must perform your wedding ceremony—otherwise, the license is void. We accept cash or check. Credit cards are also accepted with a 2.65% processing fee. If you are getting married in Vermont, you may get a marriage license from any town clerk in Vermont. The officiant must return the certificate to the town clerk's office where it was issued within 10 days after the wedding. By Vermont law, no one under the age of 18 may marry in Vermont. Please allow for up to twenty minutes for the license to be typed.

  • Getting Married in Vermont FAQsVermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office - checked July 30, 2026

    You will need a license, but you do not need blood tests, and there is no waiting period. You may obtain a license from any Vermont town/city clerk and the cost is $80. The license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. The town clerk will then issue a license if at least one of you signs it in front of the clerk. With a valid Vermont license, you can be married anywhere in Vermont, but only in Vermont. Vermont law does not require witnesses, but, if you are planning a religious ceremony, check to see if the religion's tenets require witnesses. The officiant must return the certificate to the town clerk's office where it was issued within 10 days after the wedding.

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