Connecticut Marriage Records

The statewide recording and storage of Connecticut Marriage Records was mandated in1897 and began on July of that year. At present, this function is still ongoing at the Connecticut State Department of Public Health through the Vital Records Office within its Vital Records Division. Marriage files recorded within Connecticut are open to the general public. Any individual who is 18 years old or older may request a copy of any Connecticut Marriage Certificate at this office. Pre-1897 documentations may be obtained from the town clerk in the town or city where the marriage took place.

Applications to the Vital Records Office can be made in person, by mail or online. Online requests are subcontracted out to an independent partner. Connecticut regulations do not allow requests made by telephone. Basic information such as the couple’s names and date of marriage is required to facilitate the identification of the record. The town in which the marriage was initially recorded must also be provided. Each file copy requested costs $5. Payments are accepted in the form of check or money order to the State Treasurer. Online requests must be paid by credit card to the external contractor account. Social security numbers are released only when the request is made by either the groom or bride on the Marriage Certificate.

Connecticut Office of Vital Records contact info:
Address: Department of Public Health
Vital Records Office
410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Telephone: (860) 509-7700

Connecticut Marriage License Public Records

The usual turnaround time for requests made at the responsible government agency has a turnaround time of approximately six (6) weeks received through the mail. That can be expedited by directing the request to the town where the marriage occurred if that’s known. If timing is of the essence, the most practical solution is online commercial records providers on the Internet. Highly professional service can be found with the right one: instant 24/7 with results within minutes. Archives is an excellent example, try it right here.