Getting Married in Vermont

On April 7, 2009 Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same sex marriage and the first to do so by legislative vote rather than by court ruling.

 Civil unions entered into prior to September 1, when the marriage equality law took effect, will continue to be recognized as civil unions.  

Couples currently in a civil union who want to be married will need to go through the new marriage process. 

For more information, please call 802-828-2148 or visit www.sec.state.vt.us and click on “Marriages.”