The marriage license application is the Application For Vermont License Of Civil Marriage, form DH-HSI-MARAPP, issued by the Vermont Department of Health. Two applicants use it to give the identifying details, family information and signatures needed for a Vermont civil marriage license. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the Department of Health at healthvermont.gov.
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What is DH-HSI-MARAPP?
The Application For Vermont License Of Civil Marriage is the Vermont Department of Health form on which two people apply for a license of civil marriage in Vermont, giving their legal names, birth details, residence and parents' information, and certifying together that they are free to marry under Vermont law.
The form has three pages. Page 1 collects the identity details of Applicant A and Applicant B. Page 2 is a confidential section covering the number of prior marriages and civil unions, how the last one ended and whether either applicant has a legal guardian. The form says this information must be completed and will not appear on certified copies of the record. Page 3 holds the certification, the signatures, contact details, the planned marriage date and location, the officiant, the mailing address after the wedding, and a question about ordering a certified copy of the Civil Marriage Certificate.
The form prints a fee for the civil marriage license and a separate fee for the certified copy; check the form for the amounts. It also carries the text of 18 V.S.A. § 5131 (4)(A): parties to a civil union certified in Vermont may elect to dissolve it upon marrying one another, but are not required to. That option is in the confidential section and takes effect when the marriage is solemnized. The form notes that the worksheet may be destroyed after the civil marriage is registered.
Who needs to file DH-HSI-MARAPP?
Two people who want a Vermont license of civil marriage complete this application together. Each one fills out one applicant block (Applicant A and Applicant B) and checks one of Bride, Groom or Spouse for themselves.
Both applicants sign the certification that the information is correct to the best of their knowledge and belief and that they are free to marry under the laws of Vermont. The form has a signature line, a date, a telephone number and an e-mail address for each applicant.
Couples who are already in a civil union certified in Vermont also use this form if they marry each other. In that case the confidential section lets them check Civil union did not end; marrying civil union partner, and they may elect to dissolve the civil union upon marrying, although they are not required to.
The form also asks whether either applicant has a legal guardian (Yes or No). It names no other representative who may sign for an applicant. Questions about eligibility beyond what is printed on the form are for the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, or the clerk who issues the license.
When to file DH-HSI-MARAPP
Complete the application when you are applying for the marriage license, before the marriage takes place: the form asks for your planned marriage date and the city or town where it will happen. No separate due date, waiting period or license validity period is printed on the form.
Applicant history matters at the time you fill it out. Have the details of any prior marriage or civil union ready, including the month and year it ended, because the confidential section asks for them.
If you are in a Vermont civil union and marry your civil union partner, the election to dissolve the civil union is made on this application and becomes effective when the marriage is solemnized, according to the statute quoted on the form. After the marriage is registered, the form notes that the worksheet may be destroyed.
How to fill out DH-HSI-MARAPP
Mark Applicant A's role
Under Applicant A on page 1, check one: Bride, Groom or Spouse.
Enter Applicant A's personal details
Enter the legal name (first, middle, last) on line 1a and the last name at birth (maiden surname) on line 1b. Add the date of birth (line 2) and birthplace as a state or foreign country (line 3).
Enter Applicant A's residence
Lines 4a to 4d ask for the street address, city or town, state and country of residence.
Enter Applicant A's parents
Lines 5a and 5b: father's or parent's name (first, middle, last name at birth) and birthplace. Lines 6a and 6b: the same for the mother or other parent.
Complete Applicant B's block
Check one of Bride, Groom or Spouse, then repeat the same details on lines 7a to 12b: names, date of birth, birthplace, residence and both parents.
Complete the confidential section
On page 2, Applicant A enters the total number of marriages and civil unions, including this one (line 20), how the last one ended (line 21a) and the month and year (line 21b). Applicant B does the same on lines 23, 24a and 24b.
Choose the civil union option
If your civil union did not end and you are marrying your civil union partner, check Civil union did not end; marrying civil union partner. The dissolution election is made in this section and takes effect on solemnization.
Answer the legal guardian question
Mark Yes or No for whether either applicant has a legal guardian.
Sign and date the certification
On page 3, Applicant A signs and dates lines 13a and 13b, and Applicant B lines 14a and 14b. Add telephone numbers and e-mail addresses on lines 13c, 13d, 14c and 14d.
Add wedding and mailing details
Enter the planned marriage date, the city or town of the marriage, the officiant's name and mailing address, and your mailing address after the wedding.
Choose a certified copy
Mark Yes or No for whether you want a certified copy of your Civil Marriage Certificate. The last two lines record the date the license was issued and the clerk issuing it.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names against your identification, every line number and both signatures, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF.
How to submit DH-HSI-MARAPP
The form itself names no mailing address, portal or appointment rule. It ends with lines for the date the license was issued and the clerk issuing the license, so the signed application goes through the clerk who issues the license. Confirm the delivery method and office with that clerk or with the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, at healthvermont.gov before you go.
- Signatures: both applicants sign and date lines 13a/13b and 14a/14b.
- Fee: a fee for the civil marriage license is printed at the top of page 1, and a separate fee for a certified copy of the Civil Marriage Certificate is printed beside the Yes/No question on page 3. The form does not say how to pay; ask the issuing clerk.
- Certified copies after the wedding: the Department of Health's page on ordering vital records says Town or City Clerks can issue copies of marriage certificates on file in their office, and that certified copies can also be ordered online or by mail, following the instructions on the application you choose.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the confidential section on page 2 incomplete; the form says this information must be completed.
- Checking more than one of Bride, Groom or Spouse for the same applicant; the form says to check one.
- Entering a married or current surname on line 1b or 7b instead of the last name at birth (maiden surname).
- Omitting the month and year (lines 21b and 24b) or the way the last marriage or civil union ended.
- Answering the total number of marriages and civil unions without counting the one you are applying for; the form says to include this one.
- Submitting the form with only one applicant's signature; both Applicant A and Applicant B sign and date.
- Skipping the legal guardian question (Yes or No) on page 2.
- Assuming a Vermont civil union ends automatically upon marrying; dissolution is an election made in the confidential section, and it is not required.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Vermont marriage license application?
It is the Application For Vermont License Of Civil Marriage (DH-HSI-MARAPP), the Vermont Department of Health form on which two applicants give their details and certify they are free to marry under Vermont law so a civil marriage license can be issued.
Can I fill out the marriage license application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application; the signed form goes to the issuing clerk or the Vermont Department of Health through their own channels.
Is there a fee for the Vermont marriage license?
Yes. A fee for the civil marriage license is printed at the top of the form, and a separate fee is printed next to the certified copy question. The form does not say how to pay, so ask the clerk who issues the license.
Who has to sign the marriage license application?
Both applicants sign. Applicant A signs and dates lines 13a and 13b, and Applicant B lines 14a and 14b, certifying that the information is correct and that they are free to marry under Vermont law.
What is the confidential section on page 2?
It records the total number of marriages and civil unions, including this one, how and when the last one ended, and whether either applicant has a legal guardian. The form says it must be completed and will not appear on certified copies of the record.
Can civil union partners use this form to marry each other?
Yes. The confidential section has a box for a civil union that did not end when you are marrying your civil union partner. Under 18 V.S.A. § 5131 (4)(A), you may elect to dissolve the civil union upon marrying but are not required to.
How do I get a certified copy of my marriage certificate?
Mark Yes on the certified copy question of the application, or order later. The Department of Health says Town or City Clerks can issue copies of marriage certificates on file in their office, and certified copies can also be ordered online or by mail.
Where do I submit the Vermont marriage license application?
The form prints no address or portal. It ends with lines for the date the license was issued and the clerk issuing it, so contact the clerk who will issue your license or the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, to confirm how to deliver it.
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