Marriage License Requirements in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has no county government for most purposes — marriage licenses (technically a “Notice of Intention to Marry”) are issued by individual city and town clerks, not a county office. Requirements below apply statewide.
| Minimum age to marry | 18 without exception. Massachusetts eliminated marriage under 18 entirely in 2022. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days after the Notice of Intention to Marry is filed, waivable only by a court order. |
| License validity | 60 days from the date the Intentions are filed. |
| Blood test required | No |
Counties we cover in Massachusetts
Requirements above are set by Massachusetts state law and apply the same way in every county. The fee, hours, and exact application process are set locally — select your county above for those specifics.