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1. If I live in Newington, but I am getting married in Rocky Hill, where do I apply for my marriage license?

You apply in Rocky Hill (the town of occurrence).

2. I do not live in Connecticut but I am getting married in Newington. Where do I apply for my license?

The Town of Newington is the only place where you can apply for your license.

For an application, view the marriage license page.

3. I was married before. What name do I use for my new marriage license?

Whatever your legal name is at the time of application is the name you should use.

For an application, view the marriage license page.

4. Does the Town Clerk change my name for me once I am married?

No. There are no provisions for the Town Clerk to do this. If the bride decides to change her name once she is married, she must contact the Social Security Administration, Department of Motor Vehicles, banking institutions, etc. where her name would require a legal change. A certified copy of the marriage license is proof that the name change request is legitimate.

Following her marriage, if a bride owns property in Newington she can file a Change of Name Certificate on the land records for a $53 fee.

For applications and instructions, view the marriage license page.

5. I was married before. What name do I use for my new marriage license?

Whatever your legal name is at the time of application is the name you should use.

For an application, view the marriage license page.