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How much is a marriage license in City of Boston?

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Direct answer

The published license fee in City of Boston is $50.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license fee
$50

This is the license application fee only. A City Hall ceremony with the Registry Division costs a further $75, cash only, and a court waiver of the three-day wait costs $195.

Official requirement

A $50 application fee.

Issuing office

City of Boston Registry Division (Registry: Birth, Death, and Marriage)

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Official sources for this answer

  • How to Get Married in BostonCity of Boston Registry Division - checked July 26, 2026

    To apply for a marriage license couples must apply together, make an appointment, and come to City Hall in person. A marriage license is only good to use between 3 and 60 days in Massachusetts from the date you applied. You also can't use the marriage license outside of Massachusetts. The Registry will issue your marriage license immediately. However, you cannot use it to get married for 3 days after your appointment. A $50 application fee. We take cash, a debit or credit card, or a money order made payable to the "City of Boston".

  • Get Married Through The Registry Department At City HallCity of Boston Registry Division - checked July 26, 2026

    No, Massachusetts law does not require a witness to solemnize a wedding ceremony. There is a $75 dollar cost for ceremonies, payment is cash only. Each ceremony is 15 minutes and consists of an exchange of vows, an optional exchange of rings and a pronouncement of marriage. We have interpreters available at no cost to you.

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