Marriage records in Middlesex County, Connecticut, are available through several channels. MiddlesexCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about marriage records in the county. Additionally, you can contact the Town Clerk in the city where the license was issued or the Connecticut Office of Vital Records. Requests are accepted online, in person, and by mail.
Middlesex Marriage Records Search
In Connecticut, marriage records are maintained at the town level, not the county level. Each Town Clerk in Middlesex County — Middletown, Portland, East Hampton, Durham, Cromwell, Chester, Deep River, Essex, Haddam, East Haddam, Killingworth, Old Saybrook, Westbrook — registers marriage licenses and certificates for marriages performed within the respective town.
The record collection includes:
- Issued marriage licenses
- Registered marriage certificates
- Historical records, some dating back to the colonial era
Centralized copies from 1897 are also maintained by the Connecticut Office of Vital Records at the Department of Public Health. For records made before 1897, contact the Town Clerk of the town where the marriage took place or the Connecticut State Library.
For example, if the marriage was registered in Middletown, contact:
Middletown Town Clerk
For other towns in the county, find your Town Clerk's contact information on the official website of the respective town.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Middlesex
The fees for copies of marriage records are set by Connecticut General Statutes § 7-74. Below are the standard fees applicable in most Middlesex County towns and at the state Office of Vital Records:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy | $20 |
| Additional copy (in the same order) | $20 |
| Search fee, if the exact date is unknown | Included in the copy fee at most offices |
Uncertified or informational copies are generally not provided separately — Connecticut issues only certified copies through the Town Clerk or the state office. In-person requests are usually processed the same day. Mail requests take two to four weeks.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Middlesex
There are three main ways to obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate.
Online
The State of Connecticut offers online ordering through the Vital Records portal of the Department of Public Health. Orders are processed by a third-party provider (VitalChek), so a service fee is added to the standard fee. You will need:
- Full name of both spouses
- Date of marriage
- Place of marriage registration
- Valid identification
In Person
Visit the Town Clerk in the city where the marriage was registered. Bring photo identification. Payment is usually accepted in cash, check, or money order — check in advance if the specific office accepts credit cards. Copies are typically issued immediately.
By Mail
Send a written request to the Town Clerk of the respective city or to the state office:
Include in your letter:
- A completed application (form available for download from the Vital Records website)
- A check or money order for $20 payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut"
- A copy of photo identification
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Note: The right to obtain a certified copy is granted to the spouses, their legal representatives, parents, and individuals authorized by state law. If you do not belong to any of these categories, check with the clerk if you can obtain a copy.
To search for Connecticut Probate Courts that handle related family matters, use the official Probate Courts website. Additional information about Middlesex Judicial District resources can also be found on the CT.gov portal. And MiddlesexCourt.us can help you navigate the available public records of the county.