West Virginia § 48-2-106 - 48-2-106. Proof of age.
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§ 48-2-106. 48-2-106. Proof of age.
At the time of the execution of the application, the clerk or other person administering the oath to the applicants shall require evidence of the age of each of the applicants and shall not issue a license until it has been confirmed that each applicant satisfies the age requirements for marriage set forth by §48-2-301 of this code. Evidence of age may be as follows:
(1) A certified copy of a birth certificate or a duplicate certificate produced by any means that accurately reproduces the original;
(2) A voter's registration certificate;
(3) An operator's or chauffeur's license;
(4) The affidavit of both parents or the legal guardian of the applicant; or
(5) Other good and sufficient evidence.
PART 3. CAPACITY TO MARRY.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 48-2-106 cover?
Section 48-2-106 ("48-2-106. Proof of age.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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