Marriage Licenses - Appointments are Mandatory

Individuals getting married in Connecticut must obtain their marriage license no more than 65 days before their wedding from the Town Clerk's office in the town where the wedding is to take place.

  • APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY!  Please call 860-485-9613
  • The couple must apply together in person for the license and bring valid IDs (drivers license or passport). If you do not possess a current passport or drivers license please see attached list of approved IDs.
  • The fee for a marriage license is $50.00. This office accepts cash or check only for payment.
  •  It takes approximately twenty minutes to process the marriage license so please plan on arriving at least thirty minutes before the office closes.
  • Please print and complete the Marriage Worksheet below prior to your appointment.
  • The fee for certified copies of a marriage licenses is $20.00 per copy.  This office accepts cash or personal check for payment.  Please print and complete the Marriage License Request Form below.  A valid ID (drivers license or passport) is required to obtain a certified copy of your marriage license.

Click here for Marriage Worksheet

 

How to obtain a Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate, after the ceremony:

1.  In person at the Town Clerk's Office 

2.  By mail with a $20.00 check made payable to the Harwinton Town Clerk, and copies of Approved IDs for the  Marriage License Application

Download request form here.

Click here for Marriage License Request Form

 

Justices of the Peace

 

2023 CT DPH Marriage License Laws