Beginning October 1, 2026, Connecticut law will require a 48-hour waiting period to obtain a marriage license. After applying for a license, the couple will have to wait a minimum of 48 hours before returning back to the Town Clerk’s office to pick up their license. No license will be issued within the 48-hour time frame. Please plan accordingly.

Day of Application
Day of Issuance (ensure min of 48 hrs. has passed)
Monday | Thursday (of same week)
Tuesday | Friday (of same week)
Wednesday | Monday (of following week)
Thursday | Monday (of following week)
Friday | Monday (of following week)

 

Are you getting married? Congratulations! Marriage Licenses are available during all office hours. The license may only be obtained in the town where the marriage ceremony is taking place. You have 65 days from the day you get your license to get married. The fee is $50.00. Both parties must come in with a valid government issued photo ID. Please allow for 20-30 minutes to complete the marriage license. Please download and complete the Marriage License Worksheet below or you may fill out your application electronically below by clicking on the "Online Marriage Worksheet". If you submit an application electronically, you will receive a confirmation email once submitted and will need to stop into the Town Clerks office with your ID's to complete the process and obtain your marriage license. 

Any certified copies you need will be an additional cost. One is not automatically sent to you. Click Here ->  Request for copy of Marriage Certificate   to find out how to obtain a certified copy once you have been married.

If you do not have an officiant yet, below is a list of Canaan (Falls Village) Justices of Peace. We do not provide someone to perform your ceremony. Click Here ->  Justice of Peace for a complete list of Canaan (Falls Village) Justice of Peace.

Please call the Town Clerk's Office with any questions. 860-824-0707 x10

CGS 7-73 - Marriage License Fee: $50
Once recorded, there is an additional fee of $20 per certified copy. 

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The fee for a copy of a Death Certificate from the State or Town is $20.00 per copy.
CGS 7-73 - Removal, Transit and Burial Permit Fee: $5
CGS 19a-323 - Cremation Permit Fee: $5


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Request for copy of Birth Certificate
A copy of the requesters valid government issued photo ID's or passports is required.
Or two forms of the following:
-Social Security card
-Paycheck stub or a w-2 form that contains the Social Security Number
-Current school or college photo ID
-Automobile registration
-Copy of utility bill or bank statement showing name and address
Visit CT DPH for more information about forms of ID.

Full Size Certified Copy $20.00
Wallet Sized $15.00


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**Please note: Checks may be made payable to the Town of Canaan, or payment may be made in cash.
We do not accept credit cards.