Floyd County Marriage License
Marriage licenses in Floyd County are issued by the Circuit Court Clerk at 100 E. Main Street in Floyd. Both applicants must appear together in person, bring valid photo ID, and pay the $30 fee. The license is valid for 60 days anywhere in Virginia.
Floyd County Overview
Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Floyd County is the only office authorized to issue marriage licenses in this jurisdiction. Under Virginia Code § 20-14, all Virginia marriage licenses must come from a circuit court clerk or deputy clerk. The Floyd County clerk's office is at 100 E. Main Street in Floyd, the county seat, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western Virginia.
Virginia has no residency requirement for marriage licenses. Any couple can apply in Floyd County regardless of where they live. Both people must appear together in person at the time of application. No proxy applications are allowed. The clerk processes applications the same day. Arrive with all required documents and both applicants present, and you can leave with the license in one visit.
Floyd County is a small, rural community in the mountains. Plan accordingly if you are traveling from a distance. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (540) 745-9330 before your visit with questions about what to bring or how the process works.
| Office | Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E. Main Street Floyd, VA 24091 |
| Phone | (540) 745-9330 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Virginia Courts | vacourts.gov |
Out-of-state ministers who plan to officiate at ceremonies in Floyd County must apply to the clerk for authorization. They must post a $500 bond and take an oath of office before being allowed to perform a ceremony. Virginia-licensed ministers and judges do not need this additional step. If your officiant is from North Carolina or another state, contact the clerk well before your ceremony date.
Marriage License Requirements in Floyd County
Both applicants must go to the clerk's office at the same time. This is a firm requirement. Each person needs a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, U.S. passport, state-issued ID card, or military ID will work. Expired IDs are not accepted. Call (540) 745-9330 if you have questions about a particular form of identification before driving to Floyd.
You must provide your Social Security number on the application. The physical card is not required, but you must know the number. Under Virginia Code § 20-16, the clerk also requires the full legal names of both applicants' parents, including each mother's maiden name before marriage. Have all of this ready before your visit. If a parent's name is not known to you, ask the clerk for guidance when you arrive.
Both applicants must be at least 18 years old. Virginia Code § 20-48 sets this as a hard minimum with no exceptions. Virginia's prior law allowing younger applicants to marry with parental consent has been fully repealed. Your photo ID establishes proof of age. Bring a certified birth certificate if there is any question about your age.
Note: No blood test is required and there is no waiting period. You can apply and receive the marriage license the same day you visit the office.
Marriage License Fees in Floyd County
The marriage license fee is $30. Virginia Code § 20-15 sets this statewide. The $30 includes a $20 state license tax and $10 directed to the Virginia Department of Social Services for domestic violence services. The clerk collects this fee when you apply. Call (540) 745-9330 to confirm which payment methods the office accepts before your visit.
The license is valid for 60 days. Virginia Code § 20-14.1 states that if no ceremony occurs within that period, the license expires. There is no extension and no refund. If your wedding is postponed past 60 days, you must reapply and pay the fee again. The ceremony must also take place in Virginia. A Floyd County license cannot be used in North Carolina or any other state.
After the ceremony, the officiant must sign the marriage certificate and return it to the Floyd 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.
Floyd County Marriage Records and Certified Copies
Certified copies of Floyd County marriage records are available from two sources. The Circuit Court Clerk at 100 E. Main Street holds copies of licenses issued there. Copies cost $2.50 each. You can request in person or by mail. For mail requests, include both spouses' names, the approximate marriage date, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The VDH Office of Vital Records in Richmond also holds all Virginia marriage records since 1853. 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, use VitalChek at 1-877-572-6333.
Under Virginia Code § 32.1-271, certified copies are restricted to immediate family members for 25 years following the marriage. After that, records become public. Social Security numbers are always redacted from copies regardless of the record's age.
The VDH FAQ page covers eligibility and the full process for requesting records from Floyd County or any Virginia jurisdiction.
The Virginia Department of Health maintains Floyd County marriage records as part of the statewide vital records system.
Historical Floyd County Marriage Records
Virginia began requiring statewide recording of marriages in 1853. The Library of Virginia holds Floyd County marriage registers from 1853 to 1935 on microfilm. These registers include 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 also access Ancestry.com 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.
Floyd County was formed in 1831 from Montgomery County. Marriage bonds from before 1853 may be found in Montgomery County records at the Library of Virginia. The Virginia Judicial System website provides contact details for the Floyd clerk's office for historical record requests.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Floyd. You may apply at any Virginia circuit court regardless of where you live.