How to Get a Marriage License in Connecticut
Connecticut marriage license at a glance
- License fee
- $50 (statewide)
- Waiting period
- none
- Minimum age
- 18 without consent
- Blood test
- no
Confirm the fee before you go. check the exact, current fee on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.
In Connecticut, couples seeking a marriage license should apply at the Town Registrar of Vital Statistics in the town where the marriage ceremony will take place. There is no residency requirement, and Connecticut does not impose a waiting period between application and issuance. The license remains valid for 65 days from the date of issuance. Both parties must present a government-issued photo ID. The statewide fee is $50 and is fixed across all towns.
Connecticut permits marriage at age 18 without parental consent. Those aged 16 or 17 may marry with written parental consent. Individuals under age 16 may marry only with approval from the probate court. No blood test or witness requirements apply. Applications must be made in person at the town vital-records office; online applications are not available. Applicants should verify current fees and procedural requirements by contacting the specific town registrar's office or the Connecticut state government website before applying, as administrative details may change.
What a marriage license actually is
A marriage license is the government document that authorizes your marriage; you apply for it before the ceremony, and once it’s signed and returned it becomes your marriage record. The fee, waiting period and ID rules below are what each state and county sets — always confirm the exact current amount with the issuing clerk.
| Requirement | Connecticut |
|---|---|
| License fee | $50 (statewide) |
| Fee set by | State (statewide) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | 65 days |
| ID required | government photo ID for both parties |
| Residency required | no (apply in the CT town where the marriage will occur) |
| Minimum age | 18 without consent; 16-17 with written parental consent; under 16 with probate-court approval |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | no witnesses required |
| Online option | no — apply at the town vital-records office where the ceremony will be held |
| Where to apply | Town Registrar of Vital Statistics (town where the marriage occurs) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
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Compiled from public-record Connecticut marriage law and the issuing agency, verified June 2026. Primary source → · How we compile this. Informational only — not legal advice.