West Virginia Statutes

§ 48-2-101 — Necessity of marriage license

West Virginia·Ch. 48 DOMESTIC RELATIONS·Art. 2 MARRIAGES
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.

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Legislative History

2001 Reg. Sess., HB2199

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