Marriage Licenses

  • You MUST obtain your Marriage License from the town in which you are getting married.
  • Premarital Blood Certificates are no longer required in order to obtain a Marriage License.
  • A Marriage License is valid for 65 days. (You must get married within 65 days of applying for your license).
  • Both parties must sign the Marriage License and take an oath in the presence of the Town Clerk or Assistant Town Clerk. A couple may come in together or individually.
  • The Marriage License will be issued as soon as all the necessary information has been furnished. Plan on spending about 20 minutes in the Town Clerk’s Office.
  • No appointment is necessary. The Town Hall is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Prior to obtaining your Marriage License be sure to have the following:
    • The date of marriage determined
    • The name, address and phone number of the person marrying you. 
    • $50.00 for the Marriage License. 
    • Your parents’ names (mother’s maiden name) and their place of birth.
  • A certified copy of your marriage certificate can be obtained either in person, via mail or on an expedited basis through VitalChek.