Full question:
I AM A TOTALLY DISABLED VETERAN..I HAVE A SO FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS..WE DESIRE TO GET MARRIED IN CONN, WHAT IS REQUIRED???
- Category: Marriage
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
In Connecticut, any two persons can marry as long as they meet the state's eligibility requirements. Since November 12, 2008, same-sex marriage has been legal, and the application process is the same for all couples.
To be eligible to marry in Connecticut, you must:
- Not be currently married or in a legal relationship that provides similar rights and responsibilities as marriage. Exceptions include marrying a civil union partner or a partner from a similar legal relationship.
- Be at least eighteen years old, or if younger, have written consent from a parent, guardian, or probate court judge. Those under sixteen need consent from a probate court judge.
- Not be under the supervision or control of a conservator, unless you have received written consent from your conservator.
- Not be prohibited from marrying under C.G.S. § 46b-21, which prevents marriage between close relatives.
To apply for a marriage license, both partners must appear in person at a local vital records office in the town where the marriage will take place. You will need to complete an application, provide identification, and make a sworn statement regarding the truthfulness of the information provided. Note that blood tests are no longer required.
After the marriage ceremony, the officiant will submit the license to the registrar of vital records in the town where the marriage occurred. The registrar will then register the license, making it a permanent record known as a marriage certificate.
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