City of Leominster
Marriage License Requirements

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Leominster Town Clerk
25 West St., Rm. 5
Leominster, MA 01453
(978)-534-7536
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The following information outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain the license.

• Both persons must apply must apply in person, together and at the same time for a marriage license.

• If a person is in the military, intentions may be filed by either party, provided one is a Massachusetts resident.

• In the case of same-sex marriages, both parties must be residents of Massachusetts or show documentation that satisfies the City/Town Clerk that they intend to reside in Massachusetts after being married.

Marriage ID Requirement Massachusetts:

• Both parties must show valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).

• Both parties must know their Social Security numbers to complete their Marriage Intention Form.

Marriage Residency Requirement Massachusetts:

You do not have to be a state resident to get married in Massachusetts, but you must obtain a valid marriage license issued by a Massachusetts City/Town Clerk. An out-of-state marriage license cannot be used.

Marriage Waiting Period Requirement Massachusetts:

Yes, there is a mandatory (3) three day waiting period. While Sundays and holidays are included in the three days, the day the application is made is not. For example, if you apply on Friday, your license will be issued on or after Monday. Check with the City/Town Clerk in the city or town in which you intend to file your intentions whether you must pick it up in person, or if it can be mailed.

Court Waiver Requirement Massachusetts:

If you and your prospective spouse must marry before the 72 hour waiting period is over, you can seek to have the waiting period waived by filing a request for a Marriage without Delay  with the probate court or district court in the city or town, or county where you originally applied for the license. If you are not married within the 60 days after your license was granted, you must apply for a new license. 

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If either person was previously married, joined in a civil union, a registered domestic partnership, or other legally binding relationship recognized by another state, this relationship must be legally dissolved (meaning your divorce must be final) before applying for a Massachusetts marriage license.

Marriage License Fees Massachusetts:

The fee for a marriage intention is between $4.00 and $50.00 in Leominster. Different towns do charge different fees. So call your local City/Town Clerk in which you plan to file your intentions before making any travel plans.

Marriage Blood Test Requirement Massachusetts:

A pre-marital blood test is not required as part of the process of obtaining a license to be married in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Name Change:

Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.

Marriage Age Requirements Massachusetts:

You must be 18 years of age or older. If either party is under 18, a Marriage of Minors  application form must be filed with the probate court or district court where the minor lives.

Proxy Marriages Massachusetts:

No. However, if either party is in the military, or is incarcerated, intentions may be filed by either party, provided one is a Massachusetts resident.

Cousin Marriages Massachusetts:

Yes. First and second cousins may legally marry in Massachusetts.

Common Law Marriages Massachusetts:

No.

Same Sex Marriages Massachusetts:

Yes, same-sex couples can get married in Massachusetts.

Solemnization of Marriage Massachusetts:

One of the most important parts of planning your wedding is determining who will actually perform the ceremony. There are three (3) primary groups of people that can legally solemnize a marriage in Massachusetts:

• A resident clergy member (and others as defined in MGL Chapter 207, Section 38), provided they are registered with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

• A non-resident clergy member (and others as defined in MGL Chapter 207, Section 39) can apply to legally perform a marriage in Massachusetts by submitting a Petition to Solemnize Marriage with the Secretary of the Commonwealth no more than six weeks before the ceremony.

After the wedding ceremony is complete, whomever you chose to perform the ceremony must sign and return your marriage license to the City/Town Clerk where it was issued so it can be legally recorded.

Registration To Perform (Solemnize) Marriages Massachusetts:

Want a friend or family member to perform the ceremony? If they’re over 18 they can apply for a One Day Marriage Designation from the Governor’s Office. The application must be in at least six weeks, but no more than three months, before the ceremony is to take place.

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Marriage Witnesses Massachusetts:

Witnesses are not required in Massachusetts.

Expiration Date of Marriage License Massachusetts:

License is valid for sixty (60) days.

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Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
Department of Public Health
150 Mt. Vernon Street
Boston, MA 02125
Telephone: 617.740.2600

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. For more information regarding Massachusetts marriage license laws please visit www.sec.state.ma.us.