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Marriage Licenses
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Planning a wedding? Looking for a marriage record?
Doing some genealogical research? Here's your first stop! We
can help you apply for a marriage license or prepare a copy of
one that's already recorded. You can also visit us in person
to search though our record books -- We have recorded marriage
records for Wood County beginning in 1801.
Just a quick note: while we handle all inquiries about marriages,
divorces are another matter. If you have questions about obtaining
a divorce, we suggest you talk with an attorney or, if it's a
no-fault divorce, check with the Circuit
Clerk's Office at (304)
424-1700.
If you were married in another West Virginia County or are doing
some genealogical research and need a record, click here to find
that County and the information needed to contact them.
Our hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,
and you can reach us at (304) 424-1860.
How to Get a Marriage License
You'll Need:
- Driver's license or certified copy of birth certificate
- $36 (cash only) for the application
- Parents' full names, including the mothers' maiden
names, and the states where they were born
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Plus:
- If either of you is under 18, bring your parents or
legal guardian to sign consent (they'll need proper documentation and identification,
too). There's a three-day waiting period after you apply.
- If either of you has been divorced, you'll need to
know the final divorce date.
- If one of you is a widow or widower, you'll need to
know the date of your spouse's death.
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And, You Must:
- Be married by someone who is authorized to perform
the marriage rites in West Virginia.
- Be married within 60 days of the date on your marriage
certificate.
- Be married in West Virginia.
- Apply in the same county where you live (if you
live in West Virginia).
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How to Get a Certified Copy of a Marriage License:
You'll need to provide the names of the bride and groom. Cost
for a marriage license copy is $5.00. Plus, please send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope (for mailed copies).
If you're mailing your request, send it to:
Wood County Clerk
P.O. Box 1474
Parkersburg, WV 26102
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