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FAQ's
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 Commonwealth.
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IS THERE A WAITING PERIOD?
Yes, there is a mandatory three day waiting period.
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MAY WE MARRY BEFORE THE THREE DAY WAITING PERIOD?
Yes, if you obtain a court waiver.
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IS A BLOOD TEST REQUIRED?
A blood test is no longer required in Massachusetts.
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IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE WITNESSES PRESENT AT THE CEREMONY?
Massachusetts statute does not require that witnesses be present at your ceremony.
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AT WHAT AGE MAY A COUPLE MARRY?
Massachusetts residents may marry if they are 18 years of age or older.
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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.
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CAN SAME GENDER COUPLES GET MARRIED IN MASSACHUSETTS?
Massachusetts was proudly, the first state in the nation to legalize same gender marriages.
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