Connecticut Marriage Records

If you need to find a marriage record for a marriage that took place in the state of Connecticut, you can first search with the Connecticut Vital Records Office. They have an index specifically for finding Connecticut marriage records that occurred between 1897 and 1966. If you are requesting a copy of the certificate, you will need to request a copy through the town or city clerk office where the marriage took place. You can find this information by visiting the Connecticut Town Clerk and Registrar Directory. If you aren’t sure, you can send your request through the state using this application. Be sure to include as much information as you can to help process your request.

In Connecticut, marriage certificates are considered public record information. As long as you are 18 years old or older you may request a copy of any Connecticut marriage certificate. You must provide the following to help make sure your record can be found:

• names of both married partners
• the date of the marriage or an approximate date
• the name of the town where the marriage took place

If you are not the bride or groom, the social security numbers will not be available on the Connecticut marriage records certificate.

There are two ways to request a marriage license: by mail or in person. Complete the Application for Copy of Marriage Certificate and then send it by mail or bring it in person to the following locations:

• the vital records office of the town or city where the marriage took place or where the couple lived at the time of their marriage
• the State Vital Records Office
• order on-line at vitalchek.com (separate fees apply)

The cost for a copy of a Connecticut marriage record is $20. Requests can only be made via mail or in person. Phone requests are not available.

If you are building a family tree record, you may decide to make your search using ancestry.com. Connecticut marriage licenses are often found there by registered users, although the social security numbers of the bride and groom are not included on those copies.

The options described above will help you choose the best way to get a copy of a Connecticut Marriage License. Whether you are the bride or groom and need to replace your copy, or you are simply an ancestry researcher, the state of Connecticut makes it easy to obtain the records you need.