How to get a Vermont marriage certificate
In Vermont, order a certified marriage certificate from the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office (2024-present), or from VSARA for older records.1 Town clerks issue marriage certificates filed in their town; VDH issues 2024-present; VSARA issues older years.2 Each certified copy costs $101. You can order online, by mail, in person or at a local office.
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Ways to order
| How | Cost per copy | Processing time | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | $103, plus $22 online processing fee + one extra charge | 5 to 7 business days4 | Card2 |
| By mail: Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office | $101 | – | Check and money order1 |
| By mail (Office of the Secretary of State) | $105 + one extra charge | – | Cash, check and money order6 |
| In person | $103 | – | – |
| At a local office | $103 | – | – |
Online
- Run by
- Vermont.gov (the State of Vermont web portal, run by the entity under contract with the State) for the Vermont Department of Health4
- Processing time
- 5 to 7 business days4
- Expedited service
- $14.50. Overnight shipping once the order is fulfilled; processing itself is not faster4
- Payment
- Card2
- Appointment
- Not required4
Good to know
- Certificates are mailed; nothing is issued online7
- Partial refund if the order can't be fulfilled; the search fee and the online service fee are kept4
- Online applicants must enter one of 8 government photo ID types with its number and expiration date; the two-document alternative and the homeless affidavit offered on the paper application are not in the online list8
- No PO box for expedited delivery8
- VDH positions online ordering for out-of-state or non-urgent requests2
By mail: Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office
- Run by
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office1
- Fees
- Per copy $101
- Payment
- Check and money order1
- Make payable to
- Vermont Department of Health1
- Mail to
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-83709
Good to know
By mail (Office of the Secretary of State)
- Run by
- Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (Office of the Secretary of State)6
- Payment
- Cash, check and money order6
- Make payable to
- Vermont Secretary of State6
- Mail to
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-83709
- Hours
- VSARA office: Monday-Friday 7:45 AM-4:30 PM (closed state holidays)5
Good to know
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope6
In person
At a local office
Good to know
- From the town clerk where the license was bought, two weeks or more after the ceremony12
What a Vermont marriage certificate costs
- First certified copy
- $101
- Each additional copy
- $103
- Expedite fee
- $14.504
- If no record is found
- The fee is kept as a search fee4
- Fees in effect since
- 18 V.S.A. § 5017 eff. July 1, 2019; waiver for former foster youth added eff. July 1, 20243
Types of copies
| Copy | Accepted for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of the marriage certificate12 | Presumptive evidence of the marriage in all courts (18 V.S.A. § 5148)13 | $101 |
| Noncertified copy (by email to VDH, 2024-present)2 | – | – |
No-fee copies
- Fee waived for people experiencing homelessness (18 V.S.A. § 5017(b)(1))3
- Fee waived for former foster youth aged 18-24 (18 V.S.A. § 5017(b)(2), eff. July 1, 2024)3
How long it takes
These are the office's own published times. They do not include shipping. Mail and shipping time is extra unless the office says otherwise.
| How you order | Processing time |
|---|---|
| Online | 5 to 7 business days4 |
What the application asks for
Have these details ready before you fill in the form or start an online order.1
- Name of Party A
- Date of marriage
- Name of Party B
- Requester name, address, phone, email
- Relationship to the person named
- Purpose of request
Which office holds a marriage record
Certified copies come from the office that recorded the signed license, and also from the state vital records office2; the years each office holds are listed below. Marriage license vs certificate explains the difference and which copy agencies ask for.
Forms
- Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Marriage or Divorce or Civil Union Dissolution Certificate revision June 20262
- Certified Copy of a Marriage/Civil Union or Divorce Record (VSARA-09) Rev. 02/20252
Years held and older records
- Older records
- Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; also the town clerk where the license was issued5
Special situations
Warnings from the office
- Online orders are mailed; nothing is downloadable7
The state office
- Office
- Vital Records Office1
- [email protected]5
- Mailing address
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-83709
- Walk-in address
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-837010
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.11
- Website
- Official website5
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get a Vermont marriage certificate?
Online: 5 to 7 business days.4
Can I order a Vermont marriage certificate online?
Yes. Online: Vermont.gov (the State of Vermont web portal, run by the entity under contract with the State) for the Vermont Department of Health.4
Who do I make the check or money order payable to?
Write it exactly as the office prints it: Vermont Department of Health.1
Where are older Vermont marriage certificates kept?
Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; also the town clerk where the license was issued.5
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked on November 6, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.
- Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Marriage or Divorce or Civil Union Dissolution…Vermont Department of Healthdated June 1, 2026
- Order Vital RecordsVermont Department of Healthdated June 30, 2026
- 18 V.S.A. chapter 101 (Vital Records), full chapterVermont General Assemblydated May 9, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Vital Records Request Service (secure.vermont.gov), a service of the Vermont Department of HealthVermont Department of Health
- Certified Vital RecordsVermont State Archives and Records Administration (Office of the Secretary of State)
- Form VSARA-09 Certified Copy of a Marriage/Civil Union or Divorce Record (Rev. 02/2025)Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (Office of the Secretary of State)dated February 1, 2025read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Vital Records Request Service HelpVermont Department of Health
- Vital Records Request Service: Applicant stepVermont Department of Health
- Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Birth or Death Certificate (May 2026)Vermont Department of Healthdated May 1, 2026
- Certified Copy of VT Birth or Death Certificate Instructions (March 2026)Vermont Department of Healthdated March 1, 2026
- Vermont Department of Health: Contact usVermont Department of Healthdated September 17, 2026
- Getting Married in Vermont FAQs (February 2026)Vermont Department of Healthdated February 1, 2026
- 18 V.S.A. chapter 105 (Marriage Records and Licenses), full chapterVermont General Assemblydated October 11, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page