Getting A Civil Union In Vermont
Vermont has long been popular for its ski resorts but since 2000 the state has become extremely popular with lesbian and gay individuals. The reason for this is obvious. Vermont is one of the few states in the United States that recognizes and conducts same sex civil unions.
Since July 1, 2000, when Vermont became the first state to legally recognize civil unions for same sex couples, young couples have been flocking to the state. The friendly bars as well as innumerable resort inns make the state very popular. Lesbian women who want to take part in a same sex civil union in the State have to first obtain a civil union license from a town clerk. Resident lesbian women of Vermont need to get the license from the town clerk of the town where either party resides. Nonresidents can go to any town clerk in the state to obtain a civil union license. The fee required in getting a civil union is not much in Vermont - it is $23.
After obtaining the license, the lesbian women couple needs to have the civil union solemnized by an official authorized to certify a civil union. A Vermont judge, Vermont justice of the peace or member of the Vermont clergy, or a clergy person from another state who has been granted permission by a Vermont probate judge may certify the civil union among the lesbian couple. The civil union needs to be solemnized within 60 days of receiving the license. After the civil union has been solemnized, the gay women need to return the certified license to the town clerk.
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