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Certified copies of marriage certificates are available through the Town Clerk’s Office for marriages that took place in North Canaan, Connecticut and for individuals who are eligible to request them.
A certified copy is a legal document with the raised seal of the Town Clerk and is accepted by government agencies for purposes such as:
✔ Name change
✔ Social Security
✔ Real ID/DMV
✔ Passport
✔ Insurance and benefits
✔ Legal proceedings
Who Can Request A Certified Copy Of A Marriage Certificate?
A certified copy of a marriage certificate may be purchased for a fee by anyone who is at least 18 years old. All information on the marriage certificate is available to the requester, except the social security numbers of the spouses. Copies of marriage certificates that include the spouse’s social security numbers will only be issued to the parties to the marriage. If you are requesting a copy of the marriage certificate with the social security numbers on the certificate, you will need to provide proof of identity that you are one of the parties named on the marriage certificate.
Government-issued photo identification is required when requesting a certified copy. (Please see list of alternatives below if no photo ID is available)
Marriage Records We Can Provide
We can provide certified copies for marriage certificates if:
- The wedding took place in North Canaan, or
- One or both spouses lived in North Canaan when they got married
If neither condition applies, the certificate will be on file in the town where the marriage occurred and in the town where the spouses resided at the time
If you are unsure which town the marriage was recorded in, we can assist you with verification.
How to Request a Certified Copy
Request In Person
Visit the Town Clerk’s Office during posted office hours and bring:
- Valid photo ID
- Fee payment ($20.00)
Copies are typically issued while you wait.
Request By Mail
Please send:
- Completed Certified Copy Request Form
- Photocopy of valid photo ID
- Payment by check or money order
- Self-addressed stamped envelope (recommended)
Mail to:
North Canaan Town Clerk
100 Pease Street #7
North Canaan, CT 06018
Online Ordering Option
Request certified copies online through our authorized third-party vendor, VitalChek.
✓ Online ordering allows payment by credit card
✓ Helpful for out-of-state requests or those unable to visit Town Hall
✓ Secure identity verification process
Please note:
✓ Online orders require additional vendor processing and identity verification
✓ Processing times may be longer than requests submitted directly through the Town Clerk’s Office
Certified copies requested directly through the North Canaan Town Clerk’s Office (in person or by mail) are typically processed more quickly.
Fees
Connecticut state law sets the fee for certified copies at:
- $20.00 per certified copy
Accepted payment types:
(Cash, Check, Money Order)
Processing Time
- In-person: Same day
- By mail: Typically 3–7 business days
(Additional mailing time may apply)
Required Identification
Acceptable forms of photo ID include:
- Driver's license
- State ID card
- Passport
- Military ID
- Other forms of identification: If a photographic identification is not available, two (2) of the documents listed below may be substituted. For mail requests, a photocopy of the document is sufficient, do not send original;
- Social security card;
- Social security card supplemented with either an employment identification card, a paycheck stub or a W-2 form. Providing the documents in this subdivision fully satisfies the identification requirements of this section;
- Automobile registration;
- Copy of utility bill showing name and current address;
- Checking account deposit slip or bank statement stating name and current address;
- Voter registration card;
- Valid government issued trade or professional license;
- Valid government issued firearm permit;
- Probation documents issued by a court or other government agency, pursuant to a criminal conviction;
- Letter from a government agency verifying identity. The letter shall be dated within six months prior to the date of the request;
- Release documentation from a correctional institution containing a photograph of the former inmate and a release date within 12 months prior to the date of the request;
- Birth certificate of the requester;
- Military discharge papers;
- Current school or college photographic identification; or
- Government issued photographic identification that has expired within 12 months prior to the date of the request.
Forms & Downloads
Contact the Town Clerk
For questions about eligibility or how to request records, please contact:
North Canaan Town Clerk
100 Pease Street #7
North Canaan, CT 06018
Phone: (860)824-7313 Option 1
Email: townclerk@northcanaan.org
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
Open for Lunch
