Virginia Statutes

§ 20-28 — Penalty for celebrating marriage without license

Virginia § 20-28
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 20DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Ch. 2MARRIAGE GENERALLY

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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 20-28 (2026).

Text

If any person knowingly perform the ceremony of marriage without lawful license, or officiate in celebrating the rites of marriage without being authorized by law to do so, he shall be confined in jail not exceeding one year, and fined not exceeding $500.

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Legislative History

Code 1919, § 4542.

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