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Massachusetts - Obtain a Marriage License

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ProcedureEdit

  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.



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Required DocumentsEdit

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



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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



EligibilityEdit

  • 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.



FeesEdit

The marriage license fee varies from town to town


ValidityEdit

The marriage license is valid for 60 days.



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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



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InstructionsEdit

  • 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.



Required InformationEdit

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.



Need for the DocumentEdit

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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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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



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