There is NO common law marriage in Virginia. The theory there, which I assume you already know, is that, if you and your partner have lived together long enough (usually somewhere in the neighborhood of seven to ten years), the law will eventually deem you married just by virtue of your continued cohabitation.
Requirements: Both parties must appear together and present a government issued picture i.d. such as a driver's license is required in this office. Social security number or Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle control number is required. No blood test is required to marry in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia Marriage License Requirements Couples considering Virginia for their marriage will be pleased to know that there is no waiting period for getting married – you can have your wedding ceremony the same day you get your license.
Single Status Letters are to verify that no current marriage is on file in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This document is usually needed for marriages that will occur abroad. In Party One of the Marriage Information section of the application, list the name of the person requiring the single status letter.
Two Things Required for a Virginia Marriage A valid Virginia marriage needs two things: 1) a Virginia license and 2) a Virginia ceremony, and one must obtain the license first, and then conduct the ceremony within 60 days. But fear not, destination-wedding imaginers.
In order to get legally married in Virginia, couples will need to have a valid marriage license present at the time of the ceremony. After this license has been obtained from a local Clerk of the Circuit Court, ceremonies must be performed within 60 days.
Couples may obtain a marriage license from any circuit court in Virginia. Once the license is issued, there is no waiting period and no blood test is required. The marriage license is valid for 60 calendar days and the marriage must take place in Virginia.
Marriage is the legal union of individuals. The basic elements of a marriage are: (1) the parties' legal ability to marry each other, (2) mutual consent of the parties, and (3) a marriage contract as required by law.
An Affidavit of Single Status is a legal document in which an individual declares and affirms their marital status as single.
A single status affidavit is a legal document that confirms an individual's marital status, whether they're single, divorced, or widowed. It is often required by foreign governments when non-citizens are seeking a marriage license.