Virginia Code 20-25 requires a Circuit Judge (not a Clerk) to deny or grant a petitioners request to perform a marriage. A $500.00 secured or unsecured bond must be posted with the Clerk.
Petitioner must reside within the 15th Judicial Circuit.
Required items to complete and file:
- Coversheet For Filing Civil Actions (PDF)(checking Marriage Celebrant in the 3rd column under Miscellaneous Heading)
- Petition (PDF)
- Order (PDF)
- Filing fee: $61.00.
- To receive your secured Bond:
a. Once you have completed your duties as a One-Time Civil Celebrant:
b. A copy of the marriage license indicating proof of the marriage must be provided to the Clerk's office to refund the required bond.
*Please note that this is not legal advice or representation. Any questions regarding the One-Time Civil Celebrant process, forms, and their completion should be directed to an attorney. The Clerk's office is prohibited from offering legal advice. (Code 19.2-392.2).
*Payment of filing and copy fees may be made by cash, personal check, certified check, money order or, with a VISA/MASTERCARD, credit/debit cards. Make checks and money order payable to: Clerk of Court. The service fee for using VISA/MASTERCARD, credit /debit will be 4%.