Marriage Licenses in Essex County, Massachusetts

The county clerk issues marriage licenses and maintains official marriage records for all ceremonies performed within the county, serving as the authoritative source for certified marriage certificate copies. There are 22 Marriage Licenses locations in Essex County, Massachusetts.

County residents planning a wedding should contact the clerk's office for the current fee schedule, any waiting period requirements, and a list of acceptable officiants in the county if they are planning a non-religious ceremony.

Residents of Essex County who need a certified copy of a marriage certificate — for name change, insurance, or legal purposes — can order it through the county clerk's office online or in person. Have the full names of both parties and the approximate marriage date ready when ordering.

You may also find Marriage Licenses locations in neighboring counties including Essex, Middlesex.