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newman19
Nov 13, 2011, 12:17 AM
My fiancˇ and I Live in Gloucester, Va. We just want to get married at the courthouse but don't know where to begin for it, nor do we know where to get a justice of the peace to marry us?

Wondergirl
Nov 13, 2011, 12:38 AM
Start here and ask these nice people all your questions:

Gloucester County |
Clerk of Circuit Court
6489 Main Street
Room 207
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2502
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F
Marriage License Requirements
Legal Age: 18
Blood Test: None
Other Test/Requirements: None
Residency Requirements: None
Fee: $30 (cash, check, or money order)
ID: Driver license
Who Must Be Present to Apply: Both bride and groom together
Who Signs: Bride and groom
Waiting Period: None
Valid for: 60 days
Valid Out of Municipality: Yes, but not out of state.
If Previously Married: Know dates and locations of divorce or death. No documents required.

VA marriages (http://www.gloucesterva.info/CircuitCourtClerksOffice/MarriageLicenses/tabid/945/Default.aspx)

Fr_Chuck
Nov 13, 2011, 07:57 AM
You get your marriage license. When you do that, you ask them for the judges schedule on when they do the weddings.
They can tell you if appointment is needed, and what times and days they do the weddings. It is normally done in the judges office, not courtroom. There is a fee, please ask.

Also there are pastors who will do weddings in their home or in your home. Often if you go to the pastors home, it may be even cheaper than the court house. I know here in Atlanta I do them for 50 dollars in my home, the court house charges 100 dollars for the judge to do the service.