Marriage License - When? Where? How?

When do I need to get our marriage license?

The required application timeframes and the license expiration period are the factors to consider when planning when to apply for your marriage license.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, there is a three-business-day waiting period in between applying for and obtaining your marriage license. This waiting period may possibly be waived, if you want to appear before a Probate Court Judge and explain why you need the waiting period to be waived.

Marriage licenses are good for a period of 60 days. You will need to apply for a new marriage license if your license has expired before your wedding date.

Weekends and government holidays are important to consider when planning the logistics to get your license. If you have any specific questions, contact your local, friendly Town or City Clerk’s office by using the online directory available under the “links” section on the right side of this page.

Where can I get our marriage license?

Marriage licenses can be obtained at any City or Town Clerk's office. There is not a requirement to get your license in your city/town of residence, nor is there a requirement to get your license in the city/town where you will be having your wedding ceremony.

How can I obtain our marriage license?

Every city/town in the Commonwealth is slightly different in their marriage license application procedures. Follow the links below for information for the City/Town Clerk that is most convenient for you -

Cambridge Marriage License Information

Somerville Marriage License Information

Boston Marriage License Information

Medford Marriage License Information

Arlington Marriage License Information

Framingham Marriage License Information

Dedham Marriage License Information

Shrewsbury Marriage License Information

Nahant Marriage License Information

Salem Marriage License Information

Weymouth Marriage License Information

Melrose Marriage License Information

Malden Marriage License Information

Worcester Marriage License Information

Gloucester Marriage License Information

Fitchburg Marriage License Information

Lexington Marriage License Information

Harvard Marriage License Information

Needham Marriage License Information

Leominster Marriage License Information

Peabody Marriage License Information

Burlington Marriage License Information

Chelmsford Marriage License Information

Bedford Marriage License Information

Concord Marriage License Information

Randolph Marriage License Information

Milford Marriage License Information

Brookline Marriage License Information

Acton Marriage License Information

Andover Marriage License Information

Topsfield Marriage License Information

Natick Marriage License Information

Belmont Marriage License Information

Falmouth Marriage License Information

Provincetown Marriage License Information

Haverhill Marriage License Information

Saugus Marriage License Information

Freetown Marriage License Information

Amherst Marriage License Information

Franklin Marriage License Information

Townsend Marriage License Information

Chilmark Marriage License Information

Bellingham Marriage License Information

Scituate Marriage License Information

Chatham Marriage License Information

Brewster Marriage License Information

Holden Marriage License Information

Pittsfield Marriage License Information

Woburn Marriage License Information

Falmouth Marriage License Information

Winchester Marriage License Information

Dunstable Marriage License Information

Northampton Marriage License Information

Dennis Marriage License Information

Marlborough Marriage License Information

Topsfield Marriage License Information

Wayland Marriage License Information

Congratulations!

David Barrett, Esq.
Massachusetts Justice of the Peace
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