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HealthVermont.gov - Statewide vital
registration in Vermont began in 1857, when the
General Assembly passed legislation requiring
towns to report all births, marriages, and
deaths to the Secretary of State. Prior to that
time, some towns kept such records in order to
resolve questions concerning the distribution
and inheritance of property.
Completing the Marriage or Civil Union
Certificate - We have prepared
these guidelines to assist you in completing
the OFFICIANT section of the Vermont Marriage
Certificate or Civil Union Certificate.
Find out more.
Getting Married in Vermont - A man and a
woman who are each at least 18 years old can
marry in Vermont. If you are at least 16, but
under 18, you will need the consent of a parent
or guardian. Your parent or guardian should go
with you to the town clerk??¡ê¡ès office to sign
an affidavit giving you permission to marry.
Find out more.
Marriage Certificate Order Form - Marriage
certificates are available from the Department
of Health or the State Archives and Records
Administration, depending on how long ago the
marriage occurred. Older records - More than
five (5) years contact the Vermont State
Archives and Records Administration.
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