Full question:
I learned that I need to provide proof of my age when I apply for a marriage license. What are the documents that I can submit as proof of my age in West Virginia?
- Category: Marriage
- Subcategory: License
- Date:
- State: West Virginia
Answer:
When applying for a marriage license in West Virginia, you and your partner may need to provide proof of age. Acceptable documents include:
- A certified copy of your birth certificate or a duplicate that accurately reproduces the original
- A voter’s registration certificate
- An operator’s or chauffeur’s license
- An affidavit from both parents or your legal guardian
- Other reliable evidence of age
According to W. Va. Code § 48-2-106, if you use an affidavit and one parent is deceased, the affidavit from the surviving parent or guardian is sufficient. If both parents are deceased, the affidavit from the guardian is acceptable. If the parents live separately, the affidavit from the custodial parent suffices.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.