In general, a couple should apply about one week before their ceremony," recommends Micaela Beltran, Co-Founder and CEO of Courtly, which helps couples get their marriage licenses online. In bigger cities, you may want to make your appointment even further out since there may be less availability.
Documents you'll need to give notice evidence of name and address. evidence of date of birth. if one partner has been married before or in a civil partnership, documentary evidence that the marriage or civil partnership has ended, for example, a death certificate or decree absolute. evidence of nationality.
Any couple can get married as long as each person is 18 or older, and currently not married. You must apply for a marriage license, also called a marriage intention. A marriage license is only good to use between 3 and 60 days in Massachusetts from the date you applied.
If either person was previously married, they must show certified documents on how the previous marriage ended, such as divorce, annulment, or death. Also, you don't have to have a physical examination or get a blood test to receive a marriage license in Massachusetts.
A person who is not a recognized member of the clergy in Massachusetts or a Justice of the Peace, such as a relative or family friend, may obtain a one-time designation certificate that allows an individual to officiate (solemnize) a marriage ceremony on a specific date.
There is a common belief that if you live together for 7 years, then you are married by “common law.” This is simply not accurate. Only a few states recognize “common law marriage. And, Massachusetts is not one of them. (The closest state to us that does is Rhode Island).
A person who is not a recognized member of the clergy in Massachusetts or a Justice of the Peace, such as a relative or family friend, may obtain a one-time designation certificate that allows an individual to officiate (solemnize) a marriage ceremony on a specific date.
No, a marriage ceremony must have two participants and at least one ``third-person'' officiant. You can't officiate your own wedding ceremony.
Persons who wish to obtain a marriage license to be married in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are required to: Be at least 18 years of age. Appear in person together. Provide satisfactory identification (driver's license) Swear or affirm to an oath under the penalties of perjury.
The Registry will issue your marriage license immediately. However, you cannot use it to get married for 3 days after your appointment. You cannot be married on the same day you apply for a marriage license without a court waiver.