Connecticut Request to Convert Civil Union Certificate to Marriage Certificate (VS-39CU Conversion)
Official state formOther requestsForm VS-39CU ConversionFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Asks the town clerk of the town or city of the civil union to convert a civil union certificate into a marriage certificate. You can also order a certified copy of the converted marriage record on the same form.
Who can use this form
- Only the parties to the civil union can request the conversion.
- The civil union must have been in effect on October 1, 2010. One that was dissolved or in the process of dissolution on that date does not convert to marriage.
- At least one party must sign the affirmation. The signature of one spouse is enough.
What to send with it
- The completed form with the signed affirmation.
- If you want a certified copy of the converted marriage record: $20.00 per copy by money order payable to the town or city of the civil union. Do not mail cash.
- Mail it to the town clerk at the town or city of the civil union.
Where to send it
- Mail to
- See the form for where to file it.
- State fee
- The form states no fee for the conversion itself. A certified copy of the converted marriage record is $20.00 per copy.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- 10/1/10
- Source
- Official government page