Did you know that a
Connecticut Justice of the Peace can perform a marriage
anywhere in the state? Please click on a county to find a JP.
How and where to get a marriage license.
Marriages for All
Marriage for
same-sex couples have been legal since Nov. 12, 2008 in
Connecticut.
Civil unions were phased out on Oct. 1,
2010, when all existing civil unions became marriages.
JPs are
also authorized to perform the following functions:
Take Depositions. A deposition is the taking of testimony under oath
for use in civil action or probate court proceedings. In this context, a JP
may also issue a subpoena to ensure that the witness appears at the
deposition.
Administer oaths and Affirmations. An oath is an oral declaration of
responsibility made by a person assuming a role. The person then signs an
affidavit, witnessed by the JP, attesting to the truth of the oath.
Take Acknowledgements. An acknowledgement is a formal declaration by a
person that a document s/he is signing is his or her "free act and deed" and
that s/he is who s/he says s/he is. Acknowledgements are typically required in
real estate transactions and primary and nominating petitions.
How and where to get a marriage license.