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2011 Code of Virginia
Title 20 DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
Chapter 2 Marriage Generally (20-13 thru 20-37.2)
20-27 Fee for celebrating marriage

Universal Citation:
VA Code § 20-27 (2001 through Reg Session)
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20-27. Fee for celebrating marriage.

Any person authorized under 20-25 to celebrate the rites of marriage shall be permitted to charge the parties a fee for the ceremony not to exceed $50 for each ceremony. Additionally, such person shall be permitted to charge the parties travel expenses to and from the marriage site. If conveyance is by public transportation, reimbursement shall be at the actual cost thereof. If conveyance is by private transportation, reimbursement shall be at the rate specified in the current general appropriations act of the Commonwealth. In either event, the actual cost of the ceremony together with travel expenses shall be given to the parties at least three days prior to the marriage ceremony.

(Code 1919, 5083; 1970, c. 362; 1975, c. 644; 1993, cc. 941, 966; 2006, c. 625.)

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