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Civil
Union Licenses
No appointment necessary to apply for a civil union license. Fee for a
license is $30.00 (subject to change).
License will be ready the following business day.
Civil Union Requirements in Connecticut
A Civil Union License is required by the civil union license
laws of Connecticut. The procedure for obtaining the civil
union license and other related information is stated below.
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Both parties
must appear in person to apply for civil union
license.
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You may apply
for a civil union license in the city/town where the
ceremony will be held.
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If either
party resides in Connecticut, the couple may apply in
that city/town for the license.
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Non-residents
having a civil union in Connecticut must apply in the
town where the ceremony will be held.
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License is
valid for 65 days from date of application.
You may download the
Civil
Union License Worksheet here to bring with you.
Age Requirements
Applicants (18) years of age or over do not require parental
consent to have a civil union in Connecticut.
Exact Name
Full legal name is required. No abbreviations,
nicknames or initials. The information for the civil union
license should appear as it does on your birth certificate,
unless your name has been legally changed (i.e.
previous marriage, civil union, court order name change).
Proof of Residency
If you are applying for the license in the town of
residency, bring a government issued ID showing current
residence. This can be a driver's license, state issued ID
card or lease agreement. This is especially important if
you are applying for the license in a town different than
the where the ceremony is being held. |