Your Marriage License

MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION

FOR MASSACHUSETTS
If your wedding ceremony is in Massachusetts you can apply for a marriage license at any town hall in Massachusetts
About 30 days before your wedding date the both of you should go together to the town hall (Town Clerk ) to apply for a marriage license. Before you go call the Town Clerk to find out exactly what proof of identity is needed. Each Massachusetts community can set their own fees (usually between $10.00 - $50.00) Three days after you fill out the application (there is a three day waiting period in MA) one of you can pick up your marriage license.
Look it over for any mistakes and be sure that it has been signed by the town clerk.
It will be valid for 60 days.
Check the validation date which will be on the top left.
I cannot marry you without this license so please give it to me before your wedding.
After the wedding ceremony I will fill out my portion of the license and send it back to the town hall where you applied. Your completed license should be ready to pick up from that town hall about 1 week after your wedding date.
Please call before you go to be sure that it's ready.
PLEASE NOTE:
State and county marriage license requirements often change.The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or town clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.