Marriage records in Hartford, Connecticut, can be accessed through several channels. HartfordCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for Hartford County. You can also obtain records directly from the town clerk's office where the marriage license was issued, visit in person, or submit a request by mail. Connecticut handles vital records — including marriage records — at the municipal level, so the town clerk in the municipality where the license was issued is the primary custodian. The Connecticut Department of Public Health also maintains statewide vital records.
Hartford Marriage Records Search
In Connecticut, marriage records are maintained at two levels: the town clerk's office in the municipality where the marriage license was issued, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), which keeps a statewide index of vital records. Hartford County is not a single administrative unit for vital records purposes — Connecticut's county government was abolished in 1960, so each town within the Hartford County geographic area manages its own records.
For marriages that took place in the City of Hartford, the Hartford Town Clerk's Office is the issuing authority. Their collection includes:
- Marriage licenses issued within the city
- Marriage certificates returned after the ceremony
- Historical marriage records dating back to the town's early records
If you are unsure which town issued the license, contact the Connecticut DPH Vital Records Office for a statewide search.
Hartford Town Clerk's Office
Connecticut Department of Public Health — Vital Records
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Hartford
Fees for marriage record copies in Connecticut are set by state statute (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-73 and related provisions). The following table reflects standard fees charged by town clerks and the state DPH.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy (town clerk) | $20.00 |
| Each additional copy (same order, town clerk) | $20.00 |
| Certified copy (CT DPH) | $20.00 |
| Each additional copy (same order, CT DPH) | $20.00 |
Processing times vary. In-person requests at the town clerk's office are typically handled the same day. Mail requests through the DPH may take four to six weeks. Expedited processing may be available through the DPH for an additional fee — contact their office directly to confirm current options and turnaround times.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Hartford
There are three main ways to order a certified copy of a Hartford marriage certificate:
Online
The Connecticut Department of Public Health partners with an authorized online vendor for vital record requests. You can place an order through the CT DPH Vital Records portal. Online orders typically include a processing fee charged by the vendor in addition to the state copy fee. You will need to provide:
- Full names of both spouses
- Date of marriage
- Town where the license was issued
- Your relationship to the individuals on the record
- A valid photo ID
In Person
Visit the Hartford Town Clerk's Office at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. Walk-ins are accepted during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM). Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Payment is typically accepted by check or money order — call ahead to confirm whether cash or credit cards are also accepted.
By Mail
Send your request to either the Hartford Town Clerk or the CT DPH Vital Records Office. Include the following with your mail request:
- A written request or completed application form specifying the names of both spouses, the date of marriage, and the town where the license was issued
- A copy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for $20.00 per copy, payable to the appropriate office ("Hartford Town Clerk" or "Treasurer, State of Connecticut")
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mail requests to the DPH should be sent to:
For questions about related records such as divorce decrees, note that the Vital Records Office does not maintain divorce records — those are held by the Superior Court where the dissolution was granted. The Connecticut Probate Courts case lookup tool may also be useful if you need to locate related family court records.
If you need help locating marriage record information or identifying the correct office, HartfordCourt.us provides tools to search for publicly available records in Hartford County.