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Middlesex County has no single county marriage office — Massachusetts assigns marriage licensing to individual city and town clerks. Cambridge, one of the county’s largest cities, is a representative example.
| 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. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID for both applicants. |
| License validity | 60 days from the date the Intentions are filed (Massachusetts statewide rule). |
| 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. |
| Office hours | Varies by city/town clerk — Cambridge’s office can be reached at (617) 349-4260. |
Special notes
Identify which specific city or town clerk covers your address within Middlesex County before applying — there is no countywide office.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one Middlesex County office for marriage licenses?
No. Massachusetts has no county government for this purpose — each city and town within Middlesex County (Cambridge, Lowell, Newton, and many others) has its own clerk who issues the license.
Official source: City of Cambridge Clerk’s Office — https://www.cambridgema.gov/services/applyforamarriagelicense
Last verified: August 2026
Last verified: August 2026