ID Requirement: Valid picture ID and a certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented.

You must know your legal town of residence and your place and date of birth. You will also need to know your parents' names, including your mother's maiden name, and the states where your parents were born.

Vermont law requires that at least one of you must sign in the presence of the town clerk, certifying that all facts are correct. However, most town clerks prefer to see both of you in person before issuing your license to marry.

If Previously Married: If you are a widow or widower, you are free to marry. You will be asked the date your spouse died. If you are divorced, you may remarry after the date on which your previous marriage is dissolved.

Residency Requirement: If both the bride and groom are residents of Vermont, you may get your license from the Town Clerk in the town of residence of either one. If only one of you is a resident, you must go to the Town Clerk of the Vermont resident. Your license is valid anywhere in Vermont.

If neither of you are residents of Vermont, you need to go to a town clerk in the county in which you will be married.

You may need to bring:

- Proof of age (birth certificate)

- If divorced, a copy of divorce decree

- If widowed, spouse's death certificate

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Fees: $20 to $23 plus $7 for a certified copy of the license. Some counties may require cash or travelers checks only.

Waiting Period: None.

Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: If you are at least 16, but under 18, you will need the consent of a parent or guardian. Anyone under guardianship may not marry without that guardian's written consent.

Marriage Ceremony: Your marriage can be performed by a judge, supreme court justice, assistant judge, justice of the peace, or an ordained or licensed minister, rabbi or priest residing in Vermont or authorized by their denomination. If the officiant does not reside in Vermont, or is not recognized by the State of Vermont, they must file for a permit from a Probate Court in the county where the marriage will take place.

You must deliver the license to the officiant before the marriage can be performed. After the ceremony, the officiant will complete the license, sign it, and return it to the town clerk's office no later than 10 days of the ceremony so your marriage may be officially registered.

Cousin Marriage: Yes.

Proxy Marriages: No. Both parties must be present.

Same-Sex Marriage: No. However, civil unions are permitted.

Officiants: Ordained ministers residing in this state may perform marriages. Non-resident ordainedministers may also perform marriages as long as they have permission of the probate court of the district where the marriage will take place. Ministers must complete the marriage license and certificate of marriage and return it to the clerk's office from which it was issued within 10 days from the date of the marriage.

Miscellaneous: You will need a copy of your marriage certificate if you want to change your name legally (ie Social Security, etc). You may request (in person or in writing) a copy from the town clerk, 2 or more weeks after the ceremony.

Valid: License is valid for 60 days only within the State of Vermont.