Marriage License

Marriage Law Requirements for Connecticut Marriage Licenses

~ The legal age for marriage in Connecticut is 18.

~ Both applicants must personally appear.

~ Valid form of identification (driver’s license, resident ID, passport or birth certificate)

~ A blood test is no longer required for a marriage license in Connecticut.

~ Marriage license is valid for 65 days.

~ The Municipal Clerk’s office is responsible for issuing marriage licenses in the State of Connecticut.

~ Connecticut marriage application fee is $30.

~ A Connecticut marriage license may be obtained from the municipal clerk’s office in the town where the marriage will be performed.

~ Couples are advise to apply for their marriage license about two weeks before the ceremony.

Marriage Application Requirements for Connecticut

~ Couples are advised to apply for their license about two weeks before the ceremony.

~ Both applicants must personally appear.

~ Either applicant may start the application process; however, the other party must appear before the wedding to sign the application.

~ Valid form of identification (driver’s license, resident ID, passport or birth certificate)

~ Social Security cards

~ Name, address and phone number of the person performing the Ceremony

~ Address where the ceremony will take place

~ Date of marriage

~ $30 marriage license fee.

~ Marriage license is valid for 65 days from the date of application.

Marriage ID Requirement Checklist

~ Birth Certificate

~ Valid Driver’s License

~ Passport

~ Valid state identification card

~ Military identification

~ Alien Registration Card (Green card)