West Virginia Code
Article 2. Marriages
§48-2-504. Failure to Endorse and Return License; Penalties

If a person who is authorized to celebrate marriages in this state willfully fails to comply with the provisions of section 2-202, relating to the endorsement and return of a license, his or her authority must be suspended for a period of not less than six months nor more than one year. If the person gave bond under the provisions of section 2-402, the conditions of the bond are deemed to be broken and the bond must be forfeited as otherwise provided by law. The county clerk shall notify the prosecuting attorney of the county of any failure to comply with section 2-202. The prosecuting attorney shall institute proceedings before the circuit court to suspend the person's authority to celebrate marriages. The court shall determine all questions of law and fact.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 48. Domestic Relations

Article 2. Marriages

§48-2-101. Necessity of Marriage License

§48-2-102. Where an Application for a Marriage License May Be Made; When an Application May Be Received and a License Issued; Application by Mail

§48-2-103. Waiting Period Before Issuance of Marriage License; Issuance of License in Case of Emergency or Extraordinary Circumstances

§48-2-104. Contents of the Application for a Marriage License

§48-2-105. Execution of the Application for a Marriage License

§48-2-106. Proof of Age

§48-2-107. Recording an Application for a Marriage License

§48-2-201. Form of Marriage License

§48-2-202. Endorsement and Return of Licenses by Persons Solemnizing Marriage; Duties of Clerk Pertaining Thereto

§48-2-203. Register of Marriages

§48-2-204. Record of Marriage Celebrated Outside of State

§48-2-301. Age of Consent for Marriage; Exception

§48-2-302. Prohibition Against Marriage of Persons Related Within Certain Degrees

§48-2-303. Prohibition Against Marriage Not to Include Persons Related by Adoption

§48-2-401. Persons Authorized to Perform Marriages

§48-2-402. Qualifications of Religious Representative for Celebrating Marriages; Registry of Persons Authorized to Perform Marriage Ceremonies; Special Revenue Fund

§48-2-403. Ritual for Ceremony of Marriage by a Religious Representative

§48-2-404. Ritual for Ceremony of Marriage by a Judge or Justice

§48-2-405. Record of Marriage to Be Kept by Person Officiating

§48-2-406. Federal Judges Authorized to Perform Marriages

§48-2-501. Unlawful Acts by Clerk of the County Commission; Penalties

§48-2-502. Issuing Marriage License Contrary to Law; Penalty

§48-2-503. Consanguineous Marriage; Penalty

§48-2-504. Failure to Endorse and Return License; Penalties

§48-2-505. Unlawful Solicitation of a Celebration of Marriage

§48-2-601. Belief of Parties in Lawful Marriage Validates Certain Defects

§48-2-602. Marriage Out of State to Evade Law

§48-2-603. Certain Acts, Records, and Proceedings Not to Be Given Effect in This State

§48-2-701. Premarital Education Encouraged; Requirements

§48-2-702. Marriage Education Fund