Do I have to apply where I live?
If your marriage is going to take place outside of Massachusetts, you must contact the local officials in the jurisdiction where the marriage will take place. Marriage laws vary from state to state.

If the marriage is to take place in Massachusetts, you may apply for your license at any City or Town Clerk’s Office in Massachusetts regardless of where you live. Fees and hours vary from office to office. Information on offices in other cities and towns can be obtained from the Commonwealth Communities page on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website.

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1. When are you open?
2. Where are you located?
3. When should we apply?
4. Do I have to apply where I live?
5. Do I need an appointment to apply for a marriage license?
6. Is there a waiting period from the date of application to the date the license is issued?
7. Is a waiver of the three-day waiting period available?
8. Is a blood test required before a license can be issued?
9. What is the fee for obtaining a marriage license in Gardner?
10. How do I find a Justice of the Peace?
11. Is Massachusetts residency required to obtain a marriage license in Massachusetts?
12. What if one or both of us has been divorced?
13. Are witnesses required to be present at the ceremony?
14. What if I have further questions?