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Home > I Want To > I Want to Get Married/Apply for a Marriage License

I Want to Get Married

City Clerk's Office

Marriage Licenses are issued by the City Clerk's Office and both applicants are required to apply in person. 

The latest to file for a Marriage will be 30 minutes prior to closing.

Monday 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

IF THE CEREMONY IS TO BE HELD IN CITY HALL, THE FOLLOWING IS STRICTLY ENFORCED:

  1. YOU CAN TAKE PHOTOS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOU ARE MARRIED DURING AND AFTER THE CEREMONY 

  2. YOU CAN NOT TAKE PHOTOS IN THE HALLWAY OR ON THE STAIRS

How to Start

Come into the City Clerk's Office with your intended spouse

This process cannot be conducted through the mail. 

Marriage Licenses cost $35. 

A license will be issued three days after you apply in person and can be picked up by either applicant at the Clerk's Office.

Requirements

Application for a Marriage License must be made in person with both applicants. A valid photo ID will be required as proof of age.

Additional Information

To schedule a marriage ceremony at Cambridge City Hall, please visit Schedule online.

A marriage intention number is required to schedule a ceremony.

Please note: Marriage ceremonies performed by the Cambridge City Clerk's Office are by appointment only.

Page was last modified on 5/29/2024 6:03 AM
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