Middlesex County, Massachusetts
County clerk guides for Middlesex County.
Middlesex County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Middlesex County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $35 in Cambridge (fees vary slightly by city/town); cash or check only, no cards accepted in Cambridge. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 3 days after filing the Notice of Intention to Marry (Massachusetts statewide rule), waivable only by court order. |
| License validity | 60 days from the date the Intentions are filed (Massachusetts statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID for both applicants. |
| Where & how to apply | Both applicants appear together, in person, at the City or Town Clerk's office covering your specific address — for example, Cambridge City Clerk, 795 Massachusetts Ave. |
Full Middlesex County marriage license guide →
Massachusetts rules that apply in Middlesex County
These come from Massachusetts state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 without exception. Massachusetts eliminated marriage under 18 entirely in 2022.
- 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
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Middlesex County is $35. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 15% of them. See fees state by state →
Middlesex County vs. other Massachusetts counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Massachusetts counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Middlesex County | $35 standard |
|---|---|
| Worcester County, Massachusetts | $40 standard |
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