Obtain a Marriage License

Step 1.How to Obtain

• Both parties must appear in person
• Parties must be at least 18 years of age or have parental consent
• A driver’s license or non-drivers photo ID, and social security card (or if non-resident a passport)is required
• A blood test is no longer required
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Step 2.Download and Complete Form

Step 3.Payment Information 

• Marriage/civil union license are $50.00 and valid for 65 days
• Purchases can be made with cash or money order payable to the City of Hartford.
• City of Hartford does accept credit cards for payment 

Step 4.Visit Bureau of Vital Records

The Bureau of Vital Records is located at:

Hartford City Hall
550 Main St.
1st Floor, Room 103
Hartford, CT 06103

Staff Available

Monday - Thursday
8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday

8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Marriage Certificate Memo as of January 08, 2025

Effective January 9, 2024, there will be a mandatory 48-hour waiting period for obtaining a certified marriage certificate after the submission of a marriage license.

To order your certified marriage certificate on-line please visit: https://www.vitalchek.com/v/marriage-certificate or www.hartfordct.gov click on the link for request a birth, death or marriage certificate and follow instructions to order your certified copy.

We advise couples planning to marry to take this waiting period into consideration for their arrangements. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure accuracy and security in vital records. Thank you for your attention to this important update.