Question:
How do we obtain a marriage license?
Answer:
Except for a few exceptional circumstances, you and your partner must appear in person at the Office of the Town Clerk to complete and sign under oath an Intention of Marriage. Information that is essential in completing this form is your social security number, your place of birth and your mother's maiden name. The fee for filing the Intention of Marriage is $30.00.
The Clerk's Office is located on the second floor of Arlington Town Hall, 730 Mass. Ave. Town Hall office hours can be viewed here.
781-316-3070
Effective January 28,2005, a pre-marital blood test is no longer required in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts requires a mandatory three-day waiting period from the time the Intention of Marriage is filed before a Marriage License can be issued. A waiver from this period may be obtained from the Municipal Court. A marriage license must be used within 60 days from the date of filing the Intention of Marriage.
