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Once the initial excitement of setting a wedding date settles, it’s time to plan your marriage license application. Below is a guide on what to prepare, recommended timelines, and how to verify local rules.
Key Marriage License Steps
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Apply Early: Aim to submit your application at least one month prior to your wedding date to allow ample processing time.
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Gather Documentation: Check what identification, proof of age, or legal documents (such as previous divorce decrees) you need before heading to the office.
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Expect Local Differences: Marriage license requirements vary by state, county, and municipality.
Crucial Step: Always confirm current requirements, fees, and waiting periods directly with the city or town clerk’s office where you plan to marry.
Marriage License Information
Getting Married in NY, CT or NJ
Information for the three websites is listed below. Content is updated frequently, so please check back regularly. Wed Me Good does not independently verify these details; for specific inquiries, reach out to the relevant municipality directly.
All persons who intend to get married in New York State must obtain a Marriage License. This link explains the procedure for obtaining a Marriage License from the Office of the New York City Clerk.
If you are planning to marry in Connecticut, you must obtain a marriage license from the vital records office of the town where the marriage will take place. This link explains the procedure for obtaining a Marriage License from CT Department of Public Health.
If you are planning to marry in NJ, you must apply for the marriage license in the New Jersey municipality where either party resides. This link explains the procedure for obtaining a Marriage License from CT Department of Public Health.
• 1. New York ceremony and witness requirements
• 2. New York marriage license requirement
• 3. New York waiting period and license validity
• 4. Connecticut marriage license requirements
• 5. Connecticut marriage certificates and October 2026 waiting-period change
• 6. New York State marriage guidance
• 7. Connecticut witness guidance from the City of Bridgeport
• 8. New York license return deadline
• 9. NYC marriage records and certified copies
• 10. NYC Certificate of Non-Impediment
• 11. New York apostille and authentication instructions
• 12. Federal guidance on documents for foreign use
•13. NYC Marriage Bureau and appointment information
•14. NYC Project Cupid appointments