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It is required that the Clerk (or Judge) denies or grants a Petition authorizing a Religious Celebrant to perform a marriage.
Required items to complete and file:
**NOTE: Online Ordinations may not be recognized in Virginia
SEE: Cramer v. Commonwealth (PDF) and Attorney General Opinion (PDF)
* Please note that this is not legal advice or representation. Any questions regarding the process, forms, and their completion should be directed to an attorney. Please review VA20-23 for law. 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, money order or, with a VISA/MASTERCARD, credit/debit card. Make checks payable to: Clerk of Court. Effective July 1, 2012, the following service fees will apply if using a VISA/MASTERCARD, credit/debit card: The service fee for charges $50.00 and under will be $2.00. The service fee for charges over $50.00 will be assessed at 4%.