Find Marriage Records in Floyd County

Floyd County marriage records are kept at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the town of Floyd, Virginia. The clerk issues marriage licenses and maintains the official record of every marriage performed in the county. You can get Floyd County marriage records in person at the courthouse, by mail, or through the Virginia Department of Health for marriages from 1936 onward. The county's records date back to 1831 when Floyd was formed from Montgomery County.

Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk

The Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk's Office is the place to go for all marriage records in the county. The office is at the Floyd County Courthouse on Parkview Road in Floyd. Staff issue marriage licenses and keep a record of every marriage performed in Floyd County. You can request copies by name or by the year the license was issued. The clerk also provides certified copies of marriage certificates for use in legal matters.

Virginia law under § 20-14 of the Code of Virginia makes the circuit court clerk the sole authority for issuing marriage licenses. Both parties must appear in person to apply. There is no waiting period, so you can marry the same day the license is issued. The license is valid for 60 days. Under § 32.1-267, the officiant must return the completed certificate to the clerk within five days of the ceremony. The clerk then files it and reports it to the state on a monthly basis.

Searching Floyd County Marriage Records

Visit the clerk's office in person for the quickest results. The office is at 123 Parkview Road in Floyd. Bring a valid photo ID and the names of both parties. The clerk can search the records and print certified copies while you wait. Call (540) 745-2142 before you go to confirm hours and the current fee for copies. Certified copies are needed for things like name changes, insurance claims, or immigration paperwork.

Mail requests also work. Send a written request with the full names of both parties and the approximate year of the marriage. Include a check or money order for the copy fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing times vary by the clerk's workload, but most requests are handled within a few weeks. For marriages from 1936 forward, the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records is another option. The state office is at 8701 Park Central Drive Suite 100 in Richmond. You can request copies online, by mail, or in person. You must show valid identification and pay $12 per certified copy.

The Floyd County Government website provides general information about county services and how to reach the clerk's office.

Use the county website to confirm office hours and learn more about available services before visiting in person.

Floyd County Marriage License Requirements

Both applicants must go to the Floyd County Courthouse in person to apply for a marriage license. Each person needs a valid government-issued photo ID. The application under Virginia Code § 20-16 asks for your full legal name, date of birth, birthplace, current address, and Social Security number. You will also need to say whether you have been married before and, if so, how that marriage ended.

Both parties must be at least 18 years old. Virginia law no longer allows marriage under age 18. There is no blood test required and no waiting period. The license is good for 60 days from issue. After the ceremony, the officiant fills in the marriage date and other details, then returns the completed certificate to the clerk. That filed certificate becomes the permanent Floyd County marriage record. The fee for the license varies; call the clerk to confirm the current amount before you go.

Historical Marriage Records in Floyd County

Floyd County has kept marriage records since 1831 when it was formed from Montgomery County. Early records include registers and bond books from the 19th century. Many of these older Floyd County marriage records are held at the courthouse and at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. The Library has digitized and microfilmed records from many Virginia counties, including Floyd. Researchers can search the Library's catalog online or visit in person at 800 E. Broad Street in Richmond. Staff there can help you find old marriage bonds and registers that predate modern filing systems.

The Library of Virginia holds historical marriage records for Floyd County from the 19th century onward.

The Library's collections are a strong resource for genealogical research in Floyd County and surrounding Southwest Virginia counties.

Genealogy websites like FamilySearch have some indexed Floyd County marriage records from earlier years. Those databases can help you narrow down dates before you request official copies.

State-Level Records for Floyd County

The Virginia Department of Health maintains certified copies of all marriage certificates filed by county clerks from 1936 to the present. For Floyd County marriages in that range, you can request a copy from the state office in Richmond. The fee is $12 per certified copy. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23218-1000. Phone is 804-662-6200. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Access to marriage records is governed by § 32.1-271. Records 25 years old or older are generally public. For more recent records, only immediate family members can get certified copies. The fee structure for certified copies is set under § 32.1-272 and § 32.1-273. The Virginia courts website has additional contact information for the Floyd County clerk if you need it.

The Virginia Department of Health Vital Records office holds certified copies of Floyd County marriage records from 1936 forward.

The state office can process requests by mail, online, or in person at the Richmond location.

Nearby Cities

Floyd County is in Southwest Virginia. Several independent cities are in the surrounding region.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County borders several Southwest Virginia counties. Check where the parties lived to determine which county issued a particular license.