Get your Connecticut Marriage Certificate

Connecticut marriage records are generally considered public records. However, access to certified copies may be limited to authorized individuals such as the parties named on the certificate, their family members, or those with a legitimate legal need. Informational or non-certified copies may be available for genealogical research and other purposes. Contact the Connecticut vital records office for specific access policies.

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in Connecticut. A marriage certificate is the official record proving your marriage took place. After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the appropriate office for filing. Once recorded, it becomes the official marriage certificate. You need the certificate for legal purposes like name changes, insurance benefits, tax filing, and immigration applications.

You can obtain a certified copy of a Connecticut marriage certificate from the state vital records office, the county clerk or recorder where the marriage was filed, or online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. For older records, you may need to contact the county directly or the state archives. Processing times vary by method, with online and in-person requests typically being the fastest options.

You can obtain a Connecticut marriage certificate from the Connecticut Department of Public Health or the Town Clerk in the town where the marriage license was issued. The Department of Public Health charges $30 per copy, while Town Clerk offices charge $20. Town Clerks often provide faster in-person service. CDPH accepts requests by mail, online, or in person.

A certified copy of a Connecticut marriage certificate costs $20 from a Town Clerk's office or $30 from the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Additional copies may incur extra charges. Online orders through authorized providers may include convenience fees. Town Clerk offices are generally more cost-effective for in-person requests.

Yes. You can order a Connecticut marriage certificate online through the Department of Public Health or authorized third-party providers. You will need the full names of both spouses, the date of marriage, and the town where the license was issued. Processing typically takes 2 to 4 weeks through the state.

Yes. Either spouse named on the certificate, a parent, legal guardian, or legal representative may request a certified copy. A notarized Power of Attorney (PoA) may be used to authorize a representative to request on your behalf through the Department of Public Health or Town Clerk's office.

If you need to make a change or correction to a marriage certificate, you will need to contact the vital records office in the town where the event occurred.

If the marriage is still intact and both spouses are alive, both individuals must submit the amendment request together. If one spouse is deceased, the surviving spouse may request a correction or amendment on their own. If the marriage has been dissolved, each ex-spouse may request a correction or amendment, but only for information about themselves.

Complete the Connecticut Affidavit Form: To request an affidavit form or for general questions regarding amendments, you can contact CTDPH at 860-509-7956 or contact the Vital Records office in the town where the vital event occurred for further information to determine who is entitled to make the requested change and what type of documentation will need to be presented to the town to support the requested amendment or correction.

Supporting documentation requirements vary based on the type of correction.

Submit your amendment request either by mail or in person. For mail submissions, send the completed Request for Amendment form and supporting documents to:

Connecticut Department of Public Health Vital Records Office 410 Capitol Avenue, MS#11VRS P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308

You can make in-person submissions at the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Vital Records Office, or local town health departments. See the Town Vital Records Directory for contact information.

The amendment fee: There is no processing fee for amendments or corrections.

Processing times: simple amendments typically take 6 to 8 weeks to complete. More complex amendments may require additional time.

You can order an apostille directly through the Secretary of State or VRO’s Online Express Apostille Service. The Secretary of State issues Apostilles, often required when filing a Connecticut marriage certificate with a foreign government that is part of the 1961 Hague Convention.

The Apostille can be added to documents that have the official signature and seal of a Connecticut notary public, probate judge, or the current Connecticut State Registrar.

We offer comprehensive apostille services for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates across all 50 US states. Governments and organizations acknowledge the service, which is legally valid in over 100 countries. VRO’s service comes with expert support, costs $149 (plus government fees), and can be accomplished online in just three steps.

If you are manually submitting a request for an apostille to the Connecticut Secretary of State's Office, you will need to provide the following items:

1. The certified copy of your marriage certificate, with the original signature and seal of the current Connecticut State Registrar;
2. A completed Authentication and Apostille Request Form (specify which country you will submit the document to); and
3. A payment of $40.00 per document – checks and money orders should be made payable to the "Connecticut Secretary of State," or you can provide your credit card information.

Submit your request to the Connecticut Secretary of State Authentication and Apostille Unit at the following addresses:

In-person/by mail (standard or express courier):