To submit the Virginia Marriage Register form, complete all required fields and ensure both parties' signatures are included. Submit the form to the appropriate clerk of court either in-person at the local courthouse or by mailing it to the correct address provided by the clerk's office. For online options, check if your local court provides an online submission portal. If submitting by mail, ensure you have the correct postage and retain a copy for your records. It is advisable to contact the clerk's office to confirm submission requirements and deadlines.

The purpose of the Virginia Marriage Register form is to legally document marriages within the Commonwealth of Virginia. This form collects essential information from both parties, including personal details, previous marital status, and residence information. The completed form ensures that the marriage is legally recognized and recorded with the appropriate authorities. Engaged couples must fill out this form accurately to obtain a marriage license. Clerks of court use this form to process marriage licenses and maintain official records. Officiants certify the marriage by signing the form after performing the ceremony, which is then submitted to the clerk of court.

• 1. FULL NAME OF PARTY 1: First, Middle, Last name of Party 1.
• 2. SOCIAL SECURITY #: Social Security number of Party 1.
• 3. AGE: Age of Party 1.
• 4. DATE OF BIRTH: Date of birth of Party 1 (Month, Day, Year).
• 5. PLACE OF BIRTH: State or foreign country of birth for Party 1.
• 6. RACE: Race of Party 1.
• 7. EDUCATION: Highest grade completed (0-12) and college information for Party 1.
• 8. CITY OR TOWN OF RESIDENCE: City or town of residence for Party 1.
• 9. COUNTY: County of residence if not an independent city for Party 1.
• 10. MARITAL STATUS: Previous marital status (Widowed, Divorced) of Party 1.
• 11. USUAL RESIDENCE: Street address or route number for Party 1.
• 12. STATE: State or foreign country of usual residence for Party 1.
• 13. NAME OF FATHER: Name of the father of Party 1.
• 14. FULL MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER: Full maiden name of the mother of Party 1.
• 15. FULL NAME OF PARTY 2: First, Middle, Last name of Party 2.
• 16. SOCIAL SECURITY #: Social Security number of Party 2.
• 17. AGE: Age of Party 2.
• 18. DATE OF BIRTH: Date of birth of Party 2 (Month, Day, Year).
• 19. PLACE OF BIRTH: State or foreign country of birth for Party 2.
• 20. RACE: Race of Party 2.
• 21. EDUCATION: Highest grade completed (0-12) and college information for Party 2.
• 22. CITY OR TOWN OF RESIDENCE: City or town of residence for Party 2.
• 23. COUNTY: County of residence if not an independent city for Party 2.
• 24. MARITAL STATUS: Previous marital status (Widowed, Divorced) of Party 2.
• 25. USUAL RESIDENCE: Street address or route number for Party 2.
• 26. STATE: State or foreign country of usual residence for Party 2.
• 27. NAME OF FATHER: Name of the father of Party 2.
• 28. FULL MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER: Full maiden name of the mother of Party 2.

Failure to submit the Virginia Marriage Register form can result in the marriage not being legally recognized. It is crucial to ensure the timely submission of the form.

• Legal Recognition: The marriage may not be legally recognized if the form is not submitted.
• Official Records: Failure to submit the form can result in incomplete official marriage records.
• Legal Procedures: Inability to prove the marriage for legal procedures such as name changing or immigration processes.

• 1. Marriage License Application: When applying for a marriage license before the wedding ceremony.
• 2. Legal Documentation: To ensure the marriage is legally recognized and documented.
• 3. Clerk Processing: Clerks need this form to process and issue marriage licenses.
• 4. Officiant Certification: Officiants use this form to certify that the marriage ceremony has been conducted.
• 5. Vital Records: For recording and maintaining official marriage records with the Division of Vital Records.