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Marriage Licenses

Two Interlocking Diamond RingsAPPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSETwo Interlocking Rings


Marriage licenses are not immediately available. Please follow the steps below.

REQUIREMENTS
  • ✓ You must be getting married in Waterbury.
  • ✓ You must know the date of the ceremony.
  • ✓ The date must be within 65 days of the ceremony.
  • ✓ You must choose your officiator and have all contact information.
        This may be a member of the clergy or a Justice of the Peace.
  • You must have ID.
HOW TO APPLY

(Choose one of the three ways below)

A. ONLINE

B. PRINT AND EMAIL

C. BY MAIL OR PICK UP

  • You may obtain an application for a marriage license from the Office of Vital Statistics.
  • Email, mail, or drop off copies of completed application and ID's for both parties to the Office of Vital Statistics at the address below.
BY MAIL OR PICK UP
  • ➢ Once you have submitted the paperwork, our office will contact you and let you know when the license is ready.
  • ✓ Both parties must appear in person at the Office of Vital Statistics during normal business hours with their ID's and $50 Fee. (cash, money order, or credit/debit card only)

 

Office of Vital Statistics
235 Grand Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
townclerk@waterburyct.org
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am to 4:30pm

 

Accessing Marriage Certificates

Any person may obtain a copy of a marriage certificate. Social Security Numbers WILL BE REMOVED as applicable, in accordance with Public Act 97-7. The charge is $20.00 for a marriage or death certificate, and all copies will be certified with a raised seal. If you are one of the parties listed on the marriage certificate, please provide identification such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID.


Online Requests for Marriage Certificate Copies

VitalChek provides an online portal for ordering marriage certificate copies. Please note that there are additional fees for processing and shipping.

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