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Marriage Licenses

Obtaining a Marriage License for Marriages Taking Place in the Town of Putnam

  • The license must be obtained in the town the ceremony will take place;
  • APPOINTMENT REQUIRED for licenses issued in Putnam (see below for instructions on requesting an appointment); 
  • The application process will take some time to complete;
  • Both parties must appear together, in person, to make application. Driver’s license or other valid photo identification is required;
  • Know which state each of you were born in;
  • Know each of your mothers’ full maiden names;
  • Know where each of your respective parents were born (state or foreign country);
  • Know your social security numbers;
  • Provide the date the ceremony will be performed;
  • Provide the name of the person officiating and their address and phone number (JP List below);
  • The marriage license is good for only 65 days from the time of issuance; 
  • The license fee is $50 payable in cash or credit/debit.  Cards are accepted in the office with an additional processing fee. Officiant fees are separate and are not included in the license fee. 

To Request an Appointment - (Same day appointments and appointments with less than 24 hours notice will not be accommodated. After close of business and weekend requests will be reviewed on the following business day.) Please email your appointment request to marriages@putnamct.us. Please include the names of each party to the marriage and be sure to provide the anticipated wedding date as well.

Justice of the Peace Marriage Ceremonies

Couples wishing to be married by a Justice of the Peace should follow these guidelines:

  • Select a Justice of the Peace: Justices of the Peace are members of the community and do not maintain offices at Town Hall.

  • Contact the JP directly: Couples must reach out to the JP of their choice to discuss availability and ceremony preferences.

  • Arrange the ceremony details: The couple and JP coordinate the date, time, and location of the ceremony.

  • Confirm the JP’s fee: Each JP sets their own fee for performing the ceremony. This fee is separate from the marriage license fee paid to the Town.

  • Obtain a marriage license: A valid marriage license must be issued by the Town Clerk before the ceremony can take place.

  • Bring the license to the ceremony: The JP will complete and return the license to the Town Clerk after the ceremony.

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Justices of the Peace TERMS

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Obtaining Certified Copies 

  • Call ahead to confirm that we have your license on file in this office at 860-963-6807;
  • The fee is $20 for each certified copy of your marriage license payable with certified bank check or money order if ordering via mail; 
  • By mail – See the application form here;  
  • Electronic requests - please click here;
  • In-person requests can be paid via cash or credit/debit. Credit/debit incurs a $2.00 processing fee.