A new Connecticut law goes into effect on October 1, 2026, requiring a 48-hour waiting period before a marriage license can be issued. Both applicants must appear in person to complete the application, and the Town Clerk’s office must hold it for at least 48 hours before issuing the license. There is no waiver of this waiting period allowed. Couples can pick up their license after the minimum waiting period has passed.

Originally reported by Simsbury-CT.gov.