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Congratulations on Your Upcoming Marriage!
To help you through the process, we’ve outlined the necessary steps to complete before obtaining a Marriage License and before scheduling an appointment with the Town of Granby.
PLEASE NOTE: All marriage licenses are done by appointments.
Steps to Complete Before Scheduling an Appointment
Email the following information to: townclerk@granby-ct.gov
- Marriage License Worksheet
- Complete the fillable PDF worksheet (click here) electronically (typed), or print and fill out clearly by hand.
- Complete ONLY sections A through I on the Marriage License Worksheet. The Town Clerk’s office will complete the rest of the form.
- Do not include Social Security Numbers on the form for cybersecurity reasons.
- In the body of your email, include:
In the subject line enter in Last Name for Spouse one and Spouse two and the words “Marriage License”
In the body of your email, include:
- Date of the Marriage
- Officiator’s full name, address, officiator’s phone number, and official capacity (e.g., Justice of the Peace, Reverend, Rabbi, Minister, etc.)
- Name and Address of the Venue in the Town of Granby. If wedding will take place at a residence, address of residence.
- Include a contact phone number for the parties getting married.
Once all the required information is received, we will respond by email within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) to confirm receipt and invite you to call for an appointment.
At the time you call to make your appointment to obtain your marriage license, you will be asked to provide both spouses’ Social Security Numbers.
To schedule your appointment: Call 860-844-5308.
Appointments are scheduled 7 business days out from when all required information is received
Marriage License Appointment
At your scheduled appointment, both parties must:
- Appear in person
- Present a valid, unexpired Government-issued identification (i.e. Driver’s License, Passport) containing proof of address to match the Marriage License Worksheet.
Important Reminders:
- Marriage Licenses must be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office in the town where the ceremony will occur (in this case, Granby).
- A Marriage License is valid for 65 days from the date of issue.
- Appointments are available during regular office hours:
- Monday-Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fees
- Marriage License: $50.00 (This fee is for the license only!)
- Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate: $20.00 each
- We highly recommend that couples pre-order multiple certified copies of the official marriage certificate (with a raised seal) at the time of their appointment.
This legal document serves as proof of marriage and will be required by various institutions, including but not limited to:
- Social Security Administration
- Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- U.S. Passport Agency
- Health insurance providers
- Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
Having extra certified copies on hand can help streamline name changes and other updates to official records.
Accepted payment methods: cash or check
Name Change Resource:
For help with changing your last name after marriage, you may consider NewlyNamed. Please click here to visit.
Disclaimer: This is a third-party service. The Town of Granby makes no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or effectiveness of the information or services provided. Use at your own discretion.
Divorce Information
Filing for Divorce:
File in the judicial district where you or your spouse resides. Granby residents typically file at:
Hartford Judicial District - Family Division
90 Washington Street, Hartford, CT
860-706-5100
To request a divorce decree:
Contact the Superior Court where the divorce was granted.
For a link to the Superior Court directory, please click here.
Regional Probate Court
The Regional Probate Court serves Avon, Canton, Granby, and Simsbury. It handles estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and adoptions.
933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT
860-658-3277
For a link to the Regional Probate Court website, please click here.
We look forward to helping you prepare for your big day!
- What do I need to do to get a marriage license?
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To apply for a marriage license, you and your spouse-to-be must appear in person at the local vital records office of the town in which your marriage will occur. The marriage license is issued to ensure that you and your spouse-to-be are eligible to be married.
You will need to complete the Marriage License Application (PDF), provide identification, and make a sworn statement that the information that you provide is true. A blood test is no longer required to obtain a marriage license in Connecticut.
Following the ceremony, the marriage officiator will submit the license to the registrar of vital records of the town where the marriage took place. The license will be filed in the official marriage records of Connecticut. Once registered, the marriage license becomes a vital record and is referred to as a marriage certificate.
- Who is eligible to perform marriages in Connecticut?
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- Judges and retired judges, including federal judges and judges of other states;
- Family support magistrates, family support referees, state referees, and Justices of the Peace who are appointed in Connecticut; and
- Ordained or licensed members of the clergy, including persons who have been ordained through online ministries and who are given the authority to officiate marriages through such ministries.
- Changing your name?
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If you decided to change your name after you are married, you will need to report the name change to:
- Social Security Administration
- Department of Motor Vehicles: Connecticut DMV
- Passport: U.S. Passport Services
- Financial Institutions
- Credit Card Companies
- Insurance Companies
- Employer
- Retirement Accounts
- Voter Registration
- Post Office
- Land Records
- Any other organization you may think of!