Marriage License Fees

Connecticut · 2026

Connecticut Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Connecticut costs $50, and you wait 48 hours before the ceremony. The license is good for 65 days.

Connecticut marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 3 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Capitol Planning Region$50$20Not offered48 hours (2 days)
Western Connecticut Planning Region$50$20Not offered48 hours (2 days)
South Central Connecticut Planning Region$50$20Not offered48 hours (2 days)

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Connecticut marriage license rules

License fee

$50 (Conn. Gen. Stat. §7-73)

The fee is $50 statewide: a $15 statutory license fee plus a $35 state surcharge. Hartford, New Haven and Stamford all charge $50.

Source: web.archive.org

Waiting period

48 hours (2 days)

Starting October 1, 2026, there is a 48-hour wait between applying in person and getting the license, so same-day weddings are no longer possible. Online worksheets do not start the clock.

Source: hartfordct.gov

How long the license is valid

65 days

The license is valid for 65 days.

Source: hartfordct.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

18

Both partners must be at least 18; Connecticut does not allow minors to marry.

Source: hartfordct.gov

What to bring

Bring a driver's license or state photo ID plus a Social Security card. Non-residents can bring a passport.

Source: hartfordct.gov

Blood test

Not required

No blood test is required.

Source: hartfordct.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both partners must appear in person to apply.

Source: hartfordct.gov

Applying online

No, apply in person

There is no online license; the application is only complete when both partners appear in person at the vital records office.

Source: hartfordct.gov

Out-of-state couples

Non-residents can marry in Connecticut and may use a passport as ID. The license must come from the town where the ceremony will be held.

Source: hartfordct.gov

Who issues the license

Town or city registrar of vital statistics (town where the ceremony occurs)

Licenses come from the registrar of vital statistics in the city or town where the wedding will take place.

Source: hartfordct.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, who can officiate, witnesses, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Connecticut?

$50. The fee is $50 statewide: a $15 statutory license fee plus a $35 state surcharge. Hartford, New Haven and Stamford all charge $50.

Is there a waiting period in Connecticut?

Yes, 48 hours (2 days). Starting October 1, 2026, there is a 48-hour wait between applying in person and getting the license, so same-day weddings are no longer possible. Online worksheets do not start the clock.

How long is a Connecticut marriage license valid?

65 days. The license is valid for 65 days.

How old do you have to be to get married in Connecticut?

Both partners must be at least 18; Connecticut does not allow minors to marry.

Does Connecticut require a blood test?

No. No blood test is required.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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