Campbell County Marriage License
Marriage licenses in Campbell County are issued by the Circuit Court Clerk at 7321 Village Highway in Rustburg. Both applicants must appear together, bring valid photo ID, and pay the $30 fee. The license is valid for 60 days anywhere in Virginia.
Campbell County Overview
Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Campbell County handles all marriage license applications and keeps the official marriage record archive for the county. Under Virginia Code § 20-14, every marriage license in the Commonwealth must be issued by a circuit court clerk or deputy clerk. The Campbell County clerk's office is at 7321 Village Highway in Rustburg, the county seat, in central Virginia south of the independent city of Lynchburg.
There is no residency requirement under Virginia law. Any couple can apply in Campbell County regardless of their home address. Both people must appear together at the time of application. No one can apply on behalf of a partner. The clerk issues the license the same day, so you can go in and walk out with it in hand as long as both people have all required documents.
Campbell County wraps around the southern and western edges of the city of Lynchburg. The county courthouse in Rustburg handles the clerk's functions, including marriage licenses, certified copies, and minister authorizations. The office is open Monday through Friday. Call (434) 332-9500 with questions before your visit.
| Office | Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 7321 Village Highway Rustburg, VA 24588 |
| Phone | (434) 332-9500 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Virginia Courts | vacourts.gov |
Out-of-state ministers who want to perform ceremonies in Campbell County must apply to the clerk's office for authorization. They must post a $500 bond and take an oath of office. Virginia ministers and judges are already authorized. If you are using an out-of-state officiant, give the clerk advance notice and start the process early.
Marriage License Requirements in Campbell County
Both applicants must go to the clerk's office at the same time. There is no way around this. Each person needs a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID. Acceptable forms include a driver's license, U.S. passport, state-issued ID card, or military ID. Expired IDs will not be accepted. Call (434) 332-9500 if you have questions about your identification before making the trip to Rustburg.
You must provide your Social Security number. The physical card is not required, but the number must appear on the application. Under Virginia Code § 20-16, the clerk also collects the full legal names of both applicants' parents, including each mother's maiden name before marriage. Have all of this ready before you go. If a parent's name is unknown, ask the clerk for guidance on completing that part of the form.
Both applicants must be at least 18. Virginia Code § 20-48 sets 18 as the hard minimum with no exceptions. Virginia's prior law allowing marriage at younger ages with parental consent has been fully repealed. Your photo ID is your proof of age. If there is any uncertainty, bring a certified birth certificate.
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 office.
Marriage License Fees in Campbell County
The marriage license fee is $30. Virginia Code § 20-15 sets this statewide. The $30 includes a $20 state license tax and $10 allocated to the Virginia Department of Social Services for domestic violence services. The clerk collects the fee at the time of application. Call (434) 332-9500 to confirm what payment forms are accepted before your visit.
The license is valid for 60 days from the date the clerk issues it. Virginia Code § 20-14.1 provides that if no ceremony takes place within that period, the license expires. There is no extension and no refund. If your wedding is delayed beyond 60 days, you will need to apply and pay again. The ceremony must also occur within Virginia. A Campbell County license is not valid for a wedding in another state.
After the ceremony, the officiant must sign the marriage certificate and return it to the Campbell clerk. The clerk records it and sends a copy to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records. Certified copies are then available through the clerk for $2.50 each.
Campbell County Marriage Records and Certified Copies
Certified copies of Campbell County marriage records can be obtained from two sources. The Circuit Court Clerk at 7321 Village Highway holds copies of all licenses issued by that office. Copies cost $2.50 each. You can request 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 also maintains all Virginia marriage records from 1853 forward. Their fee is $12 per certificate. Requests can be submitted online, by mail to P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23218, or in person at 8701 Park Central Drive. Phone: (804) 662-6200. For expedited service, contact VitalChek at 1-877-572-6333.
Under Virginia Code § 32.1-271, certified copies are restricted to immediate family members for 25 years after the marriage. After 25 years, records become public. Social Security numbers are redacted from all copies regardless of the record's age.
The VDH FAQ page covers eligibility, acceptable ID, and how to request marriage records from Campbell County or any Virginia jurisdiction.
The Virginia Department of Health maintains Campbell County marriage records as part of the statewide vital records system.
Historical Campbell County Marriage Records
Virginia began requiring statewide recording of marriages in 1853. The Library of Virginia holds Campbell County marriage registers from 1853 to 1935 on microfilm. These registers document the date and place of marriage, both parties' full names, ages, birthplaces, parents' names, occupations, and the officiant's name. Researchers can borrow microfilm through interlibrary loan at no cost.
FamilySearch has digitized Virginia county marriage registers from 1853 to 1935 and made them searchable online for free. Virginia residents can access Ancestry.com at no charge through the Library of Virginia's Finditva.com service using a public library card. For records after 1935, contact VDH or search the Ancestry Virginia marriage index.
Campbell County was formed in 1782 from Bedford County. Marriage bonds from before 1853 are held at the Library of Virginia. The Virginia Judicial System website lists contact details for the Campbell clerk's office for historical record inquiries.
Nearby Cities
Lynchburg is an independent city that borders Campbell County. Residents of Lynchburg use the Lynchburg circuit court for marriage licenses.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Campbell. You may apply at any Virginia circuit court regardless of where you live.