No appointment is required for walk ins. In-person customers must enter their information at one of the three marriage license kiosks located by the public service counter, and we request that you arrive by 3:30 pm to ensure your marriage license is processed that day.

You will receive the license after both parties complete the license application and take oaths.

Applicants can complete their marriage license application via Video Application. Appointments are available between 8:30am-12pm and 2:30pm-3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Instructions for Video Application

For video applications, your application must be completed and uploaded at least 48 hours prior to your appointment. 

1. Download and fill out the Marriage License Application if you are doing a virtual appointment.
2. Upload your completed Marriage License Application to this website and answer a few quick questions. You must do this at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.
3. Book your appointment by following the steps in this link.

Following a Video Application, your marriage license will be mailed to you. The Clerk’s Office is not responsible for any delays in mail delivery.

You must select a celebrant and have a marriage ceremony in Virginia within 60 days of the issuance of your license. There are individuals appointed by the Alexandria Circuit Court to perform civil marriage ceremonies who are independent from the Clerk of Court’s office. Please refer to this list of celebrants for their contact information.

Religious Officiants must be authorized by the Circuit Court to perform marriage ceremonies in Virginia. View the Alexandria Religious Officiant Requirements.

The Clerk of Circuit Court is authorized by statute to perform marriages and accepts reservations for in-person ceremonies Fridays from 2pm-3:30pm. Reservations may be booked beginning 45 days before the Wedding Ceremony date until 2 days before the Wedding Ceremony date.

If you would like to book an appointment with the Clerk, please click here.  Please have your marriage license application completed prior to your appointment.

If you need to apply the same day as your ceremony, please arrive at least 30 minutes early in order to complete the application.

Copies of marriage licenses are available from the Clerk's Office after the original license is returned by the marriage celebrant. To request a copy via mail, write to us at

Clerk of Circuit Court

520 King Street, Room 307,

Alexandria, VA, 22314

and include the following:

• Names of both parties at the time of the marriage
• Date of marriage
• $2.50 cash or money-order for each certified copy
• A stamped, self-addressed envelope for return

Marriage Licenses and records in the Clerk’s possession begin in 1870 and continue through the present day. Digitized indexes cover 1870-1916 and 1969-Present. 

The Health Department can also issue copies of marriage licenses and other vital records; visit their website or call 703.746.4991 for more details.