Marriage licenses in Vermont are handled locally, and the details that matter — the fee, the wait, how long the license lasts — are set by state law. This page collects the statewide rules from Vermont’s own official sources, then links every county guide we have verified so far.
The statewide rules
- Who issues the license: Town or city clerk of any Vermont town or city
- License fee (statewide): $80
- Waiting period: None
- License validity: 60 days from issuance
- Minimum age: 18 — no one under 18 may marry in Vermont; no exceptions
- Residency / where to apply: No residency restriction — since July 1, 2022 any applicant may obtain a license from any Vermont town/city clerk regardless of residence
- Who can officiate: Supreme Court justices, superior and district court judges, justices of the peace, and ordained or licensed clergy residing in Vermont; nonresident officiants must obtain a permit from the Probate Court of the county of the ceremony; any adult may register with the Secretary of State as a temporary officiant
- Courthouse ceremonies: No clerk ceremony service; justices of the peace are authorized officiants
Vermont counties in this directory
We have published 5 verified county guides for Vermont so far. License fees on the verified county pages currently run from $80 to $80. 0 of them publish a separate ceremony fee. Browse them all: Browse all Vermont county guides — and use the search on the homepage to jump straight to your county.
Source for the statewide rules: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/471/Marriage-Licenses (checked 2026-11-09). County figures are checked separately against each county’s own official page and carry their own verified dates. Always confirm with your county clerk before you go — this is not a government site.