1. Go to the city or town's office.
2. Present and submit documents required.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

• photo ID (such as driver's license)
• any other document to prove identity
• social security number

Massachusetts County Clerk's Office: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/massachusetts/#counties

Secretary of the Commonwealth
One Ashburton Place, Room 1719
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 727-2836

• The applicants must be of legal age, 18 years old.
• Parental consent is a requirement for applicants under the age of 18.
• For applicants between 16-18 years of age, one of your parents or guardian must be with you and provide written consent.
• For applicants under 16 years of age, you will need both the written consent of your custodial parent or guardian and the written approval of a judge of the Orphans' Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas.

The marriage license fee varies from town to town

The marriage license is valid for 60 days.

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The marriage license can be issued after 3 days, not including the date of application.

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• The bride and groom must appear in person when applying for a marriage license.
• Both parties must jointly file intentions to marry at the city or town clerk in any community in the state. If a person is in the military, intentions may be filed by either party, providing one is a Massachusetts resident.

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Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in Massachusetts. Marriage licenses are issued within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Out-of-State marriage licenses cannot be used in Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Marriage License: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/massachusetts/

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