Getting married in New Britain?
You can now begin the marriage license process by utilizing our online Marriage Marshal portal. This is your official marriage record.
In Connecticut, a marriage license may be issued by the town clerk’s office only in the town where the ceremony is performed. Once issued, the license is good for 65 days. We advise couples to apply for their marriage license about two weeks before the ceremony.
Per Public Act 23-44, effective July 1, 2023, applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply and be married in Connecticut.. Per public act #18-136 the fee for any marriage license issued after June 30, 2018, is $50. A government-issued photo ID is also required.
The couple must first complete the on-line application using Marriage Marshal and submit to this office. Please schedule an appointment with this office prior to 3:00pm to complete your marriage license. Contact Corrine Teti at (860) 826-3339 or Sasha Acevedo at (860) 826-3335 or Lauren Lynes at (860) 826-3338. Once the appointment is scheduled, the couple must come to the office and each provide a government-issued ID (driver's license or passport). We will review, print out the necessary paperwork, and issue you both the oath. Marriage licenses are valid for 65 days from the date of town clerk issuance to the couple.
A certified copy of your marriage license can be obtained from the town clerk’s office where the marriage occurred or your town of residence at the time of marriage, provided the marriage occurred in the state of Connecticut. For marriages occurring outside the state of Connecticut you can only obtain a certified copy of your marriage license from that state or country. The cost of a certified copy of a marriage license is $20. You may request a certified copy of your marriage certificate by mail by sending the completed marriage certificate request form, the fee (cash or money order), a self addressed stamped envelope, and a copy of a government issued photo identification.
Mail completed certified copy application(s) to:
Mark H. Bernacki, Town & City Clerk
City of New Britain - Vital Records
27 West Main St - Room #109
New Britain CT 0605