For Vermont residents, you may buy the license at the Town Clerk’s office in your legal town of residence (either the bride or groom’s if both are Vermont residents). For non-residents, you may obtain a license from any town clerk in the state. Fairlee Town Clerk’s phone number is (802) 333-4363. In all cases, you must appear in person before the Town Clerk–you cannot obtain a marriage license through the mail. The cost of a Vermont marriage license is $45 (plus $10.00 for a certified copy of the license). Some counties may require cash or travelers’ checks only.

1. You must buy a Vermont marriage license before your ceremony.

2. The license must be given to the officiant before the marriage is performed.

3. The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue.

Your ceremony can be performed by any one of the following: judge, supreme court justice, an assistant judge, a justice of the peace, an ordained or licensed minister, or a rabbi or priest residing in Vermont. A minister, rabbi or priest from another state can perform your ceremony if special authorization from the probate court in the district where the marriage will take place is obtained. Vermont law does not require witnesses.