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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
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