Apply For A Cambridge Marriage License
How can we apply for our Cambridge marriage license or Massachusetts Marriage Certificate?
You and your spouse-to-be are absolutely required to go into the Cambridge City Clerk’s Office together to apply for your marriage license or known to the State of Massachusetts as the Marriage Certificate. For some special cases, the City of Cambridge may allow an application via the mail, however, this is not common and you will need to contact the City of Cambridge regarding those details. Please call them at (617) 349-4260. When you and your fiancé make the journey to the City Clerk’s Office, please have the following essential details with you:
At this time, the Marriage Certificate Form is available online with the Cambridge Marriage License. This will assist you and your fiancé with saving time when going to the office as you can print the form ahead of time and complete it (except for the signatures) so that you won’t have to take the time when you are actually there. Once you apply, you cannot use the marriage license until 3 days time.
What if our wedding ceremony will be in Cambridge, MA but we are not residents?
That is perfectly fine! In fact, as long as you plan to be wed anywhere in the State of Massachusetts, you can apply at any City Clerk’s Office in the entire state. If you will be entering into a Domestic Partnership you can obtain those details on the Cambridge Marriage License website. If your wedding will occur outside of the State of Massachusetts, please contact that state with questions regarding their policies for marriage ceremonies and marriage licenses.
What is the age requirement for a marriage license or Marriage Certificate in Cambridge, MA?
The required age, mandated by Massachusetts state laws is that both of you be at least 18 years of age. If one of you or both of you are under 18 years, minors 15-17 years old must receive permission from their legal guardians and sometimes permission from a juvenile court as well.
What is the fee we’ll have to pay to get our Cambridge, Massachusetts marriage license?
To receive your Marriage Certificate through the City of Cambridge City Clerk’s Office, you will need to pay the accompanying $35 fee that can be paid only through a check or cash, no cards are accepted. If you will need an additional Marriage Certificate copy, the fee for each is $10. Keep in mind that you will already receive one certified copy once your marriage is solemnized (when the wedding happens) that will be mailed to the address that you indicate on your application.
Where can we go in Cambridge or more information about marriage licenses?
You may speak to the Cambridge City Clerk, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm. Their telephone number is (617) 349-4260 and the address is:
Cambridge City Hall
795 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
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