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How long is a marriage license valid in City of Hartford?

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Direct answer

The license used in City of Hartford is valid for 65 days. The start of the 65 days changes on 1 October 2026. Until then state law runs them from the date of application, taking the later signing date when the two applicants sign on different days. From 1 October 2026 Public Act 26-141 runs them from the date the license is issued instead. The Bureau of Vital Records publishes the length but not the start point, so go by the dates on your own license.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license validity
65 days

The start of the 65 days changes on 1 October 2026. Until then state law runs them from the date of application, taking the later signing date when the two applicants sign on different days. From 1 October 2026 Public Act 26-141 runs them from the date the license is issued instead. The Bureau of Vital Records publishes the length but not the start point, so go by the dates on your own license.

Official requirement

Marriage license are $50.00 and valid for 65 days

Issuing office

City of Hartford Town and City Clerk, Bureau of Vital Records

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Official sources for this answer

  • Obtain a Marriage LicenseCity of Hartford Town and City Clerk, Bureau of Vital Records - checked July 30, 2026

    A marriage license is needed if you are going to get married. The license must be obtained from the city/town where the ceremony will occur. In-Person Only. Both parties must appear in person. Parties must be at least 18 years of age. A driver’s license or non-drivers photo ID, and social security card (or if non-resident a passport)is required. A blood test is no longer required. Marriage license are $50.00 and valid for 65 days. Purchases can be made with cash or money order payable to the City of Hartford. City of Hartford does accept credit cards for payment. Effective January 9, 2024, there will be a mandatory 48-hour waiting period for obtaining a certified marriage certificate after the submission of a marriage license.

  • Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 815e — MarriageConnecticut General Assembly - checked July 30, 2026

    Sec. 46b-24. (a) ... no persons may be joined in marriage in this state until both have complied with the provisions of this section, sections 46b-20a, 46b-25 and 46b-29 to 46b-33, inclusive, and have been issued a license by the registrar for the town in which the marriage is to be celebrated. (b) Such license, when certified by the registrar, is sufficient authority for any person authorized to perform a marriage ceremony in this state to join such persons in marriage, provided the ceremony is performed within a period of not more than sixty-five days after the date of application. Sec. 46b-25. No license may be issued by the registrar until both persons have appeared before the registrar and made application for a license. The Social Security numbers of both persons shall be recorded in the “administrative purposes” section of the license. If the license is signed and sworn to by the applicants on different dates, the later date shall be deemed the date of application. Sec. 46b-20a. A person is eligible to marry if such person is: ... (2) At least eighteen years of age.

  • Public Act No. 26-141 (Substitute House Bill No. 5509), An Act Concerning Justices of the PeaceConnecticut General Assembly - checked July 30, 2026

    Sec. 6. Section 46b-25 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2026): ... The registrar shall issue a license to any two persons eligible to marry under this chapter, provided no such license may be issued by the registrar sooner than forty-eight hours after the time of such application. Sec. 7. Section 46b-24 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2026): ... (b) Such license, when certified by the registrar, is sufficient authority for any person authorized to perform a marriage ceremony in this state to join such persons in marriage, provided the ceremony is performed not sooner than forty-eight hours after the date of application for such license and not later than sixty-five days after the issuance of such license.

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