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Worcester County has no county clerk — Massachusetts issues the Notice of Intention to Marry through individual city and town clerks. This guide uses the City of Worcester, the county’s largest city, as a worked example.
| License fee | $40 for the Notice of Intention to Marry, payable by cash, money order, or check to the City of Worcester. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 3 days after the Notice of Intention to Marry is filed (Massachusetts statewide rule), waivable only by a court order. |
| Documents / ID required | Proof of age is required, but a Massachusetts driver’s license or state ID is NOT accepted for this purpose — bring a birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, or immigration document instead. You’ll also provide parents’ names, including mother’s maiden name. |
| License validity | 60 days from the date the Notice of Intention is filed. |
| Where & how to apply | Worcester County has no county clerk — Massachusetts issues licenses through individual city and town clerks. In the City of Worcester, complete the online intention application, then both applicants appear together, by appointment, at Worcester City Hall, 455 Main Street. |
| Office hours | Worcester City Clerk: Monday, 8:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday, 8:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. (Room 206, City Hall). |
Special notes
Massachusetts has no county government for marriage purposes — every city and town has its own clerk. Worcester, the county’s largest city, is shown here as a worked example; other Worcester County municipalities set their own fee and process through their own local clerk.
Frequently asked questions
Does Worcester County have a county clerk for marriage licenses?
No. Massachusetts issues marriage licenses (called a Notice of Intention to Marry) through individual city and town clerks, not counties.
Can we use a Massachusetts driver’s license as proof of age in Worcester?
No. Worcester’s City Clerk requires a birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, or immigration document as proof of age — a driver’s license or state ID is not accepted for this purpose.
Official source: City of Worcester City Clerk — https://www.worcesterma.gov/city-clerk/certificates-licenses/marriage-intentions
Last verified: September 2026
Last verified: September 2026
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