Marriage License Information

Step 1.Submit

• The application, payment and current ID will be completed through the VitalChek link below

Step 2.Fee

• $20.00 per certified copy
• An additional $7.00 fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.
• Expedited shipping by UPS is available for an additional fee

Step 3.Town Selection

• During the Vitalchek application process online, under "select a marriage certificate" section, make sure the order is being submitted to the Town of Manchester and NOT to Connecticut Dept. of Public Health.

Step 4.Identity Verification Form & ID

• The signed Identity Verification form and current ID can be emailed or faxed if there is a problem with uploading the forms into VitalChek.

Step 5.Completion of request

• Request is processed within in a day or two of receiving it.
• Certified copy will be mailed or given in person if all requirements are met. 

Step 6.VITALCHEK

Step 1.By mail/drop box: INCLUDE

• Complete application form below
• Copy of current State ID or passport
• $20.00 per certified copy. Bank check or Money Order made payable to Manchester's Office of The Town Clerk or pay by credit card slip(PDF, 486KB).
• Self-addressed stamped envelope

Step 2.In person

• Complete application form below
• Show current State ID or passport
• $20.00 per certified copy. Check made payable to Manchester's Office of The Town Clerk or credit card.

Step 3.Completion of request

• Request is processed within in a day or two of receiving it.
• Certified copy will be mailed or given in person if all requirements are met.  

Step 4.APPLICATION(PDF, 542KB)

Step 1.Marriage must take place in Manchester

Step 2.Review Requirements

• Review the Revised Marriage License Requirements - Sept. 2023(DOCX, 36KB)

Step 3.Complete Application

• Compete the Marriage License Application for it to be submitted to the Office of The Town Clerk. 
• Before completing the application, verify at the bottom of the application screen that the security code box (captcha) is available. If it is black, reload the page and proceed to complete and submit the form.
• Marriage License Application

Step 4.Schedule an Appointment

Call 860-647-3037 to schedule an appointment date. Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm, Tuesday 8:30am-6:30pm. Make sure to have the following information prepared. 

• Application confirmation number.
• Date of marriage and the officiator's name and phone number.  Justices-of-the-Peace-11.20.2023.pdf(PDF, 260KB)
• Provide both Groom/Bride's social security number
• Applicants will need to call to schedule an appointment, walk-in services will no longer be offered. 
• All marriage appointments are scheduled 2 business days from the date of call. 

Step 5.Bring to the appointment

• Both applicants must appear for appointment
• Show current State ID/passport
• Fee for license is $50.00. An extra $20.00 to order a certified copy to be mailed after the license has been returned by the officiator. Pay by cash, check or credit card.
• Plan on spending about 10-15 minutes in the Office of The Town Clerk.