Connecticut Marriage License Fee & Waiting Period

In Connecticut, the marriage license fee is $50 and is set at the state level, so the fee is consistent across all municipalities. The license is issued by the town in which the marriage ceremony will take place, rather than by county clerk offices. There is no waiting period in Connecticut; couples may use the license immediately upon issuance.

A Connecticut marriage license remains valid for 65 days from the date of issue. Couples should plan their ceremony within this window, as the license cannot be used after the validity period expires. Those seeking a marriage license should contact the town clerk's office where the ceremony will be held to confirm current procedures and any additional documentation requirements.

The fee is representative. confirm the exact, current amount on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. Informational only — not legal advice.

Where the fee is actually set

In most states the marriage-license fee is set by the county, not the legislature, so a single statewide number can be wrong for you. The license document itself is issued by the county clerk — that office’s own fee schedule is the authoritative source for the current amount and any waiting period.

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