WEST VIRGINIA CODE

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CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.

ARTICLE 2. MARRIAGES.

PART 1. APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE.

§48-2-101. Necessity of marriage license.

Every marriage in this state must be solemnized under a marriage license issued by a clerk of the county commission in accordance with the provisions of this article. If a ceremony of marriage is performed without a license, the attempted marriage is void, and the parties do not attain the legal status of husband and wife.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2020 Regular Session
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