Hey, guys. Found this today on another list (VA Open Govt) and was sure it would be of interest to VA-Rooters. The opinion was issued in late September by the Attorney General of Virginia. Attorney General's opinion: Marriage licenses are vital records that nonetheless are public records http://www.oag.state.va.us/media%20center/Opinions/oct001.html Official Summary: Original marriage license and certificate maintained by circuit court clerk constitute vital records required to be open to inspection by public. Public may have access to microfilmed copies of such records. - Rosanna Bencoach [log in to unmask] To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html