Fairfax County, Virginia
County clerk guides for Fairfax County.
Fairfax County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Fairfax County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $30, payable by cash or Visa/Mastercard (credit cards carry a 4% processing fee). |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | None — Virginia has no statewide waiting period. |
| License validity | 60 calendar days; the ceremony must take place in Virginia (Virginia statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID for both applicants; no blood test required. |
| Where & how to apply | Both applicants appear together in person at the Fairfax County Courthouse, Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
Full Fairfax County marriage license guide →
Virginia rules that apply in Fairfax County
These come from Virginia state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 to marry without a court order.
- Waiting period: None — you can marry the same day the license is issued.
- License validity: 60 calendar days, and the marriage must take place in Virginia.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Fairfax County is $30. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 11% of them. See fees state by state →
Fairfax County vs. other Virginia counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Virginia counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Loudoun County | $30 standard |
|---|---|
| Arlington County | $30 standard |
| Fairfax County | $30 standard |
More: all Virginia marriage license requirements · getting married in a different county.