Marriage license by appointment only

*NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED

In order to apply in Prospect, you must be getting married in Prospect. Each applicant must have a valid government issued photo identification.

Both parties must appear in person to sign the license, under oath, in the presence of one of the office Registrars.

The license is valid for 65 days from the date of application. Applicants do not have to appear at the same time. However, the 65-day period of license validity begins on the first date it is signed.

The fee to obtain a Marriage License is $50. We suggest that couples order and pre-pay an additional $20 for a certified copy, which will be mailed directly to them. A certified copy is required by Social Security and DMV to make a name change. It may also be required to add a spouse to another's health insurance.

Marriage license appointments are available Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; and on Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The complete process of application and transcription takes about 20 minutes.

Click on the Marriage License link for more information

Marriage License Form

To schedule an appointment

You must complete the Marriage License Worksheet with all requested information and email it to our office along with copies of valid government issued identification for both parties to [email protected]

Upon review of your documentation, we will contact you to schedule an appointment. Please include your phone number when submitting your documents.

Tips

• If you plan on a name change, please include your middle name on your license.
• Please include both first and last names of parents.
• If you attended college, please indicate how many years.
• Please complete your Officiator’s information, along with phone number.

If you have any questions while filling out the application, please contact our office at 203-758-4461 or email the Town Clerk.

*This office only accepts Cash or Checks.