Planning a destination wedding means understanding local laws. Follow this quick accordion checklist to legally register your marriage in Vermont.
If you are a Vermont resident, you must apply to the Town Clerk in the town where one of you resides. If both of you are non-residents (which is common for destination weddings), you can apply at any Town Clerk's office in the state.
For convenience, you can apply directly at the Killington Town Office (2706 River Road, Killington, VT).
To obtain your license, both parties must fill out the application form. You will need to provide:
Vermont is incredibly friendly for destination weddings because:
Want a close friend or family member to officiate your ceremony? Vermont makes this simple!
Any person (resident or non-resident) can apply to be a temporary officiant for a specific marriage ceremony. The application is submitted online to the Vermont Secretary of State along with a $20 registration fee. Once approved, they are legally authorized to perform your ceremony.