Search Waynesboro Marriage Records

Waynesboro marriage records are maintained by the Augusta County Circuit Court, which serves both the independent city of Waynesboro and the broader Augusta County area. The clerk's office handles marriage license applications, certified copy requests, and record searches for city residents. Like nearby Staunton, Waynesboro is an independent city that shares its court with Augusta County. The Virginia Department of Health holds statewide marriage records from 1936 onward and accepts mail-in requests for certified copies.

Augusta County Circuit Court for Waynesboro

Waynesboro is an independent city in the Augusta County area of the Shenandoah Valley. The city shares its circuit court with Augusta County and with Staunton. This arrangement means that all three jurisdictions have their marriage records held by the same clerk. The Augusta County Circuit Court in Staunton is the primary location for records, but there is also a Waynesboro Circuit Court location at 250 S Wayne Avenue in Waynesboro.

The Waynesboro Circuit Court phone is (540) 942-6616. For the primary Augusta County Circuit Court, the address is 113 E Beverly Street in Staunton and the phone is (540) 332-3874. You can also find information at the Augusta County Circuit Court website. The Waynesboro city government website can also help you find local contacts and directions.

Because Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County all share the same court, marriage records for the entire area are filed together. If you are not certain whether a marriage was recorded in Waynesboro or in one of the other jurisdictions, the clerk can search across all three. This shared system is common for small independent cities in Virginia that lack the population to support their own separate court system.

Marriage Licenses in Waynesboro

Both people applying for a marriage license must appear in person at the circuit court clerk's office. For Waynesboro residents, you can visit either the Waynesboro location at 250 S Wayne Avenue or the primary Augusta County location in Staunton. Each applicant needs a valid government-issued photo ID. No Virginia residency is required, and there is no waiting period. Under Virginia Code Section 20-14, the circuit court clerk issues all marriage licenses in Virginia.

The license fee is $30. The license is valid for 60 calendar days and must be used for a ceremony performed in Virginia. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the completed license to the clerk within five days. The clerk sends the record to the Virginia Department of Health. Certified copies from the court typically cost $2.50 each. VDH charges $12 per certified copy for records from 1936 onward, as set under Virginia Code Section 32.1-273.

Requesting Certified Copies of Waynesboro Marriage Records

To get a certified copy of a Waynesboro marriage record, you can go through the Augusta County Circuit Court clerk or the Virginia Department of Health. The circuit court holds records for all marriages licensed in Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County. VDH holds records from 1936 forward for all Virginia jurisdictions.

For the circuit court, contact the Waynesboro location at (540) 942-6616 or the Staunton office at (540) 332-3874. For mail requests, use the Staunton mailing address: P.O. Box 689, Staunton, VA 24402-0689. Include the names of both parties, the year of the marriage, and your contact information. Confirm current fees before mailing payment.

For VDH requests, submit Form VS6 with $12 per copy to: Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23218-1000. Include a copy of your photo ID. Walk-in service is available at 2001 Maywill Street in Richmond. VDH phone is 804-662-6200. Under Virginia Code Section 32.1-271, records within 25 years are restricted. Records older than 25 years are public under Virginia FOIA at Virginia Code Section 2.2-3704.

Waynesboro Marriage Records Online Resources

The Waynesboro city government portal provides information about local services and contacts. The screenshot below shows the city's main web portal for residents seeking government services.

From the Waynesboro city portal, you can find links to the circuit court and other local government contacts relevant to marriage license applications and record requests.

The Virginia Department of Health vital records office serves Waynesboro residents and all other Virginians for statewide marriage record requests from 1936 forward. The VDH screenshot below shows the main vital records portal.

VDH certified copies cost $12 per record and can be requested by mail or walk-in at the Richmond office on Maywill Street.

Historical Marriage Records for Waynesboro

Waynesboro's history as a separate city is relatively recent. The city was incorporated as an independent city in 1948 from Augusta County. Before that, residents would have their records filed in Augusta County. Augusta County's marriage records go back to 1748, making this one of the oldest local record collections in Virginia. Compiled volumes of Augusta County marriages from 1748 to 1850 are available through the Library of Virginia and can help with early family history research in the Waynesboro area.

The Library of Virginia in Richmond holds historical Augusta County marriage bonds, registers, and related documents. Their online catalog lets you search available holdings by locality. Staff can assist with research requests by mail or in person for the Waynesboro and Augusta County area. For more recent records, the Augusta County Circuit Court clerk at (540) 332-3874 is the direct source.

Augusta County Marriage Records

Waynesboro shares its circuit court with Augusta County and Staunton. Marriage records for all three jurisdictions are maintained by the same clerk. For more information on the Augusta County records system, visit the county page.

View Augusta County Marriage Records

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Waynesboro in the Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia. Each uses a circuit court for marriage records.