Marriage Certificates
Marriage Certificate Memo as of October 28, 2024
Effective November 4, 2024, there will be a mandatory 48-hour waiting period for obtaining a certified marriage certificate after the submission of a marriage license. This change aligns with a recent recommendation from the Connecticut State Department of Public Health and is intended to improve the processing and verification of marriage records. To order your certified marriage certificate on-line please visit: https://www.vitalchek.com/v/marriage-certificate and follow instructions to order your certified copy.
We advise couples planning to marry to take this waiting period into consideration for their arrangements. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure accuracy and security in vital records.
Thank you for your attention to this important update.
Dr. Elizabeth Rivera-Rodriguez
Director of Health & Social Services
The office of Vital Records issues official copies of Marriage Certificates.
- For those who are already married, a copy of a marriage certificate can be obtained for a fee of $20 per copy.
- If you are not yet married and are seeking to obtain a marriage license, please refer to the designated page for Marriage License applications.
How to obtain a copy of a Marriage Certificate
In Person
To obtain a copy of a Marriage Certificate in person, visit the Vital Records office with acceptable forms of ID. (Acceptable IDs include current valid drivers license or passport, please see form below for a complete list)
To expedite the process, you can print and fill out the form in advance:
Online
To offer online ordering options, the City of Bridgeport has partnered with an independent company to provide this service. If you are already married, you can use the VitalChek Marriage Records portal, to complete the entire process online.
Note: An additional fee is charged for using this service. All major credit cards are accepted through the online portal.