Bristol County, Massachusetts
Marriage license in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Bristol County issues marriage licenses through the Town or City Clerk at the Taunton office, under Massachusetts law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 207, §§ 1 et seq.).
Bristol County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Taunton
- Issued by
- Town or City Clerk
- License fee
- $4–$60
- Waiting period
- 3 days
- Validity
- 60 days
- Minimum age
- 18
- Witnesses required
- 0
- ID
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Statute
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 207, §§ 1 et seq.
Verify exact fees at the Bristol County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: www.mass.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Bristol County Clerk.