Question: How do I apply for a marriage license?

According to Massachusetts law, you must jointly file intentions to marry with the city or town clerk in any community in the state.  

Question: Is there a waiting period?
Yes, there is a mandatory three day waiting period.

IT IS THE COUPLES RESPONSIBILITY TO PICK UP THE MARRIAGE LICENSE FROM THE TOWN CLERK AFTER THE 3 DAY WAITING PERIOD.   
You MUST present the marriage license to the officiate before a ceremony can be performed.
 

Question: May we marry before the three day waiting period?

Yes, if you obtain a court waiver.

Question: Is a blood test required?

No - a blood test is no longer required.

Question: Is it necessary to have witnesses present at the ceremony?

Massachusetts statute does not require that witnesses be present at your ceremony.

Question: At what age may a couple marry?

Massachusetts residents may marry if they are 18 years of age or older.

Question: How long is a marriage license valid?

A marriage license, once obtained, is valid for 60 days from the date intentions are filed and may be used in any city or town in the Commonwealth.

Question: Can same gender couples get married in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to legalize same gender marriages.

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