Frequently Asked Questions

A marriage license may be obtained from the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in any city or county in Virginia. A license may be obtained in Roanoke County even if one or both parties do not reside in the county. Once granted, a marriage license permits a marriage ceremony anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please see the following page for more information.

Birth certificates and death certificates can be requested from the Vital Records Division of the Virginia Department of Health. For more information, please call (804) 662-6200 or visit the division's website.

You need to go to the DMV and obtain a Compliance Summary. The DMV will be able to advise you if you are eligible for a restricted operators license.

You must come to our office to fill out the necessary paperwork. You should call our office at 540-387-6213 before coming in, to find out the total amount owed and any other conditions.

You may call our office at 540-387-6213 if you have specific questions or you may access the

You may call our office at 540-387-6213 or you may access the

You may come to our office to view files and or make a request of copies for certain paperwork. we charge 50 cents per page and an additional$2.00 per document to be certified. Please call our office at 540-387-6213 before coming in to make sure the file is on site.

Yes, it is necessary to make an appointment. The length of time varies but is approximately one hour.

The state probate tax is $1.00 per $1,000.00 and 10 cents per $100.00 of the estate value at the time of death. The local probate tax is 3.33 cents (one third of 10 cents) per $100.00 of the estate value at the time of death. The qualification fee is based on the value of the estate. Payment is due at time of appointment.

Qualification is necessary when assets are held in the deceased name only.

The original will. The death certificate. The approximate dollar value of the solely-owned assets for both personal property (stocks, bonds, bank accounts, automobiles, etc.) and the fair market value of any real estate located in Virginia, which must pass through probate. The names, ages and addresses of the heirs-at-law. If the executor named in the will does not wish to serve, they must submit a notarized renunciation letter. If the named executor is deceased, a death certificate is required.

Go to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office of the jurisdiction: where the decedent had a known place of residence, or if none; where the decedent owned real estate, or if none; where the decedent died or owned any property.

Appropriate nomination of administrator pursuant to VA Code 64.1-118. The death certificate. Names, ages and addresses of heirs-at-law. The approximate dollar value of the solely owned assets for both personal property (stocks, bonds, bank accounts, automobiles, etc.) and the fair market value of real estate located in Virginia, which must pass through probate. Arrange for surety (security) on the bond unless it is waived by law.

You can download the information from the Virginia State Courts website.

If you are an adult and regularly reside in a city or county, you may apply to the Circuit Court in the city or county in which you reside. If you are an adult but do not have a regular residence, you may apply to any Circuit Court in Virginia. If you are incarcerated in Virginia, you may apply to the Circuit Court in the city or county in which you are incarcerated.

You should begin using the new name immediately. You may want to check with the DMV and the Social Security Administration to see what you need to do about changing your records.