Marriage Licenses
A couple getting married in the State of Massachusetts may apply for their marriage license in any Town Clerk’s Office in the state. A license may be obtained by doing the following:
- Both parties must be present to apply.
- There is a three (3) day waiting period before the license can be picked up.
- Once filed, the license is valid for 60 days.
- There is a Forty Dollar ($40.00) fee, which includes a certified copy of your marriage license.
- After the marriage occurs, the officiant completes the license and returns it to the Town Clerk’s Office. Upon receipt, your certified copy will be mailed to you or may be picked up in person.
Justice of the Peace
The Holbrook Town Clerk is a Justice of the Peace and has the legal authority to perform marriage ceremonies. Those desiring a civil ceremony should contact the Town Clerk for further information.
Out-of-State Clergy or One-Day Solemnizer
If an out-of state member of the clergy is to perform the marriage, the clergyperson must obtain a Commission from the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth prior to the ceremony. This Commission must be returned to the Town Clerk where the license was issued.
Special One-Day Solemnizers must obtain a Commission from the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth prior to the ceremony. This Commission must be returned to the Town Clerk where the license was issued.
These Commissions may be obtained from the Secretary of State's Office: