The minimum age at which persons may marry shall be 18, unless a minor has been emancipated by court order. Upon application for a marriage license, an emancipated minor shall provide a certified copy of the order of emancipation.
Code 1919, § 5090; 1932, p. 529; 1942, p. 230; 1946, p. 500; 1960, c. 363; 1972, c. 823; 1974, cc. 44, 45; 1975, c. 644; 1989, c. 733; 2008, cc. 174, 206; 2016, cc. 457, 543.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 3 - Unlawful Marriages Generally
§ 20-38.1. Certain marriages prohibited
§ 20-39. Prohibition continues notwithstanding dissolution of previous marriage
§ 20-40. Punishment for violation of such prohibition; leaving Commonwealth to avoid
§ 20-43. Bigamous marriages void without decree
§ 20-45.1. Void and voidable marriages