Information needed for obtaining a marriage license in Putnam County

Must be 18 years of age and one of the applicants must be a resident of Putnam County, or both applicants can reside outside of West Virginia.

If under the age of 18 must have parental consent, and there is also a three day waiting period before the license can be issued.

The following information is needed to apply for a marriage license in Putnam County;

Proper ID: Valid Drivers License or Certified Birth certificate

Bride and Groom:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Birth date
  • Place of birth
  • Social security number
  • Parent’s name
  • Parents place of birth
If either applicant has been married previously, the date that the previous marriage ended will be needed. (Date of death or divorce)

The marriage license is valid for 60 days. If the applicants have not married after the 60 days the license is void. If you wish to get married you will need to obtain a new license.

Application: $10.00
Marriage license: $26.00
Total $36.00

Payment can be made by cash or check. to: Brian Wood, Putnam County Clerk


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Candidate Filing Period:
Beginning January 11, 2010   Ending 12:00 midnight January 30, 2010

Voter Registration Deadline April 20, 2010

Attention Voters:
We have permanently changed the polling place location of Precinct Numbers 29-1 and 29-2 (previously Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene) to the new Mountain View Elementary School beginning with the August 29, 2009 School Bond Election.

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The Clerk's office is pleased to announce that we have applied for, received and completed a $15,000 grant project to microfilm all index books within the record room.

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