W. Va. Code § 48-2-101

Current through 2024 Regular Session
Section 48-2-101 - Necessity of marriage license

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.

W. Va. Code § 48-2-101