Leesburg Marriage License
Marriage licenses in Leesburg are issued by the Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk at 18 E. Market Street. Both applicants must appear in person together, bring valid photo ID, and pay the $30 fee.
Leesburg Overview
Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk in Leesburg
Leesburg serves as the county seat of Loudoun County. Marriage licenses in Leesburg are issued by the Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk at 18 E. Market Street. Under Virginia Code § 20-14, all Virginia marriage licenses must be issued by a circuit court clerk or deputy clerk.
Leesburg is a town within Loudoun County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Virginia and in the nation. The courthouse at 18 E. Market Street in downtown Leesburg serves both Loudoun County and the Town of Leesburg for marriage license purposes. The clerk's office handles a large volume of marriage license applications. The Leesburg location is the primary courthouse serving the entire county.
Virginia has no residency requirement for marriage licenses. You can apply here regardless of where you live. Both applicants must appear at the same time. No proxy applications are accepted. Plan to complete the process in one visit with all required documents in hand.
The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call (703) 777-0270 before your visit with any questions about documents or procedures.
| Office | Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 E. Market Street Leesburg, VA 20178 |
| Phone | (703) 777-0270 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Virginia Courts | vacourts.gov |
Out-of-state ministers who plan to officiate at ceremonies in Leesburg or Loudoun County must apply to the clerk for authorization. They must post a $500 bond and take an oath of office. Virginia-licensed ministers and judges are already authorized and need no additional local steps. Contact the clerk well in advance if your officiant is from Maryland, D.C., or another state.
Marriage License Requirements in Leesburg
Both applicants must appear at the clerk's office together with valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, U.S. passport, state-issued ID card, or military ID is accepted. Expired IDs are not accepted. Call (703) 777-0270 before your visit if you have a question about whether a specific document will work.
You must provide your Social Security number on the application. The physical card is not required, but the number must be given. Under Virginia Code § 20-16, the clerk also requires the full legal names of both applicants' parents, including each mother's maiden name. Have this ready before your visit. If a parent's name is unknown to you, ask the clerk for guidance.
Both applicants must be at least 18. Virginia Code § 20-48 sets this as a firm minimum with no exceptions. Virginia no longer allows underage applicants even with parental consent. Your photo ID proves your age. Bring a certified birth certificate as backup if there is any question.
If either applicant was previously married, you must state how that marriage ended: by death, divorce, or annulment. Answer accurately on the application form.
Note: No blood test is required and there is no waiting period. You can apply and receive your marriage license the same day you visit the Leesburg clerk's office.
Marriage License Fees in Leesburg
The marriage license fee is $30. Virginia Code § 20-15 sets this statewide. The $30 includes a $20 state license tax and $10 for the Virginia Department of Social Services domestic violence services fund. The clerk collects the fee at the time of application. Call to confirm accepted payment methods before your visit.
The license is valid for 60 days. Under Virginia Code § 20-14.1, if no ceremony takes place within that time, the license expires. No extension is available and no refund is given. If your wedding is delayed past 60 days, you must reapply and pay again. The ceremony must take place in Virginia. A Leesburg/Loudoun County license cannot be used in Maryland or D.C.
After the ceremony, the officiant signs the marriage certificate and returns it to the Loudoun County clerk. The clerk records it and sends a copy to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records. Certified copies are available from the clerk for $2.50 each after recording.
Leesburg and Loudoun County Marriage Records and Certified Copies
Certified copies of Loudoun County marriage records issued through the Leesburg office are available from the Circuit Court Clerk at 18 E. Market Street. Copies cost $2.50 each. Requests can be made in person or by mail. Mail requests should include both spouses' names, the approximate marriage date, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The VDH Office of Vital Records in Richmond holds Virginia marriage records since 1853. Their fee is $12 per certificate. Submit requests online, by mail to P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23218, or in person at 8701 Park Central Drive. Phone: (804) 662-6200. Use VitalChek at 1-877-572-6333 for faster service.
Under Virginia Code § 32.1-271, certified copies are restricted to immediate family members for 25 years after the marriage. After that, records are public. Social Security numbers are always redacted from copies.
The Virginia Department of Health maintains Loudoun County marriage records as part of the statewide vital records system.
Historical Leesburg and Loudoun County Marriage Records
Loudoun County has been a separate jurisdiction since 1757, making its records some of the oldest in the region. The Library of Virginia holds Loudoun County marriage registers from 1853 onward on microfilm. Pre-1853 records, including marriage bonds and registers, are also held at the Library of Virginia. Microfilm is available through interlibrary loan at no cost.
FamilySearch has digitized Virginia marriage registers from 1853 to 1935 and made them searchable online for free. Virginia library cardholders can access Ancestry.com through the Library of Virginia's Finditva.com portal. For records from the modern period, the Loudoun County clerk's office in Leesburg or VDH are the best sources.
The Virginia Judicial System website provides contact information for the Loudoun County clerk's office in Leesburg for historical research inquiries.
Nearby Cities
These independent cities in northern Virginia also issue marriage licenses. No residency requirement applies anywhere in Virginia.
Nearby Counties
Loudoun County is the county in which Leesburg is located. Nearby counties also issue marriage licenses.