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Can you start a marriage license application online in City of Boston?

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Direct answer

Yes. An application can be started remotely or online in City of Boston. Booking the appointment online triggers an emailed link to a Marriage Intention form. That form only pre-fills the paperwork — both parties must still come to City Hall together to review, edit and sign it, and no license is issued remotely.

Published rule and conditions

Online marriage license application
Yes

Booking the appointment online triggers an emailed link to a Marriage Intention form. That form only pre-fills the paperwork — both parties must still come to City Hall together to review, edit and sign it, and no license is issued remotely.

Official requirement

After you book an appointment with us online, we will email you a link to a Marriage Intention form that you need to complete.

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".

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