Before Contacting the Office, You Must:

• Be getting married in Waterbury, Connecticut
• Know the date of the ceremony
• Choose your officiator and have all contact information.
  
  • This may be a member of the clergy or a Justice of the Peace
• Have valid Identification for both parties

Submit Your Marriage License Worksheet (Choose One Method):

A. Online Submission:

• Complete online marriage license worksheet
• Email copies of both parties' IDs to townclerk@waterburyct.org

B. Print and Email:

• Print and complete the marriage license worksheet (English, Spanish)
• Email copies of completed application and ID's for both parties to townclerk@waterburyct.org.

C. By Mail or In-Person Pick Up:

• You may obtain an application for a marriage license worksheet from the Office of Vital Statistics
• Email, mail or drop off the completed worksheet and copies of both parties’ IDs to the Office of Vital Statistics at the address below

After Submitting the Worksheet:

• Our office will contact you and let you know when the application/license is ready for both parties to appear in person at the Office of Vital Statistics during normal business hours. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm excluding recognized holidays when the office is closed
  • The couple must present valid ID (see list of acceptable ID)
  • $50 fee cash, money order, or credit/debit card due at this time

License Pick-up – Mandatory Waiting Period:

• After the application/license has been signed there is a mandatory 48 hour waiting period. One or both parties must return in person to pick up the license during normal business hours.
  • There are no exceptions to the 48-hour waiting period and cannot be issued to anyone other than one of the parties to the marriage

License Validity:

• The license is valid for up to sixty-five (65) days from the date of issue.
• The sixty-five (65) days begins when the applicant(s) pick up the marriage license.