Campbell County Marriage Records Lookup

Campbell County marriage records are held at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Rustburg, Virginia. The clerk issues marriage licenses and keeps the official county record of all marriages. This page explains how to get a certified copy of a Campbell County marriage certificate, how to apply for a new license, and where to find historical records for genealogical research.

Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk

The Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk in Rustburg handles all marriage licensing and records for the county. The clerk's office is in the Campbell County Courthouse in Rustburg. Staff issue marriage licenses, receive completed returns after ceremonies, and maintain the permanent record of every marriage in the county going back to 1782 when Campbell was established from Bedford County.

Campbell County surrounds the City of Lynchburg and is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit. The county has a moderate population and the clerk's office handles a steady volume of license applications and records requests. For residents of the Lynchburg area who live in Campbell County rather than within city limits, all marriage records go through the Rustburg clerk's office.

Visit the Campbell County Government portal for current contact details, hours, and fee information. The circuit court clerk's section of that site will have the most up-to-date information for marriage records requests.

Getting a Marriage License in Campbell County

Both parties must appear in person at the Circuit Court Clerk's office. Under Virginia Code § 20-13, a valid license is required for every lawful marriage in Virginia. Each person needs valid government-issued photo ID. If you were married before, bring proof of how that marriage ended.

The license application under Virginia Code § 20-16 asks for both parties' full names, ages, birthplaces, and addresses. The license is valid for 60 days from issue. There is no waiting period. The minimum age to marry is 18. There is no residency requirement -- couples from outside Virginia can get a license here if the ceremony will be held in the state.

After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed license to the Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk within five days per Virginia Code § 20-20. The clerk records the marriage and sends monthly reports to the Virginia Department of Health under Virginia Code § 32.1-267, creating the state-level record. Campbell County is named for General William Campbell, a hero of the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain.

Campbell County Marriage Certificate Copies

Certified copies of Campbell County marriage records are available from the Circuit Court Clerk in Rustburg or from the Virginia Department of Health. The state office holds records for marriages from 1936 forward. Earlier marriages require a request to the local clerk.

To request from the state, write to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records at P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23218-1000, or visit at 8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23227. Phone: (804) 662-6200. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The fee is $12 per copy under Virginia Code § 32.1-273. Bring valid ID per VDH requirements.

Under Virginia Code § 32.1-271, certified copies of recent records are restricted to the people named and their immediate family. Records older than 25 years are public. Certified copies under Virginia Code § 32.1-272 are legally valid and carry the state seal.

Historical Campbell County Marriage Records

Campbell County records go back to 1782. The Library of Virginia holds historical marriage documentation for Campbell County including bonds and registers from the 1800s. These are open for public research. Because the county was formed from Bedford County, researchers tracing lines before 1782 should also check Bedford County records.

Many Campbell County historical records have been digitized and are searchable through the Library of Virginia's online catalog. Their reading room in Richmond is open to the public for in-person research. Staff can assist in identifying what records are available for specific time periods and family names. The Library of Virginia's collections at lva.virginia.gov are a good starting point for any genealogical search in this region.

The Campbell County Government portal provides access to county services and links to the Circuit Court Clerk's office for marriage license applications and records requests in Rustburg.

Virginia Vital Records for Campbell County

All Campbell County marriages since 1936 are in the Virginia vital records database. The Virginia Department of Health in Richmond holds these records and processes certified copy requests. For recent marriages, you have the choice of requesting locally in Rustburg or through the state office in Richmond.

When requesting from VDH, include both spouses' full names, the year, and county where the marriage occurred. Mail requests take several weeks. If you need the record quickly, an in-person visit to the Richmond office is faster. For access questions, Virginia's open records law at Code § 2.2-3704 and the Virginia FOIA Advisory Council provide guidance.

The Virginia Department of Health processes certified copy requests for Campbell County marriage records from 1936 to present at the $12 fee set by Virginia statute.

The Library of Virginia holds marriage bonds and registers for Campbell County and predecessor county Bedford, covering family history in the Lynchburg region of central Virginia.

Researchers tracing Campbell County family history can access historical marriage documentation at the Library of Virginia for records spanning from the county's 1782 formation through the 1800s.

Nearby Cities

These Virginia cities near Campbell County may offer additional resources for records requests.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Campbell County. Each maintains marriage records at its own Circuit Court Clerk office.