Marriage records in Tolland County, Connecticut, are available through several channels. TollandCourt.us can help find public information regarding marriage records in this county. Additionally, certified copies can be obtained through the Connecticut Office of Vital Records, as well as from the Town Clerks of the municipalities where the marriage license was issued. Requests are accepted online, in person, and by mail.
Tolland Marriage Records Search
In Connecticut, marriage records are maintained at two levels. The Town Clerk of the municipality where the couple obtained the marriage license keeps the original record. A copy is also sent to the Office of Vital Records of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Office of Vital Records). This means that Tolland County does not have a single county clerk responsible for marriage records — each town (Tolland, Vernon, Coventry, Stafford, Ellington, and others) has its own Town Clerk.
The marriage records collection includes:
- Marriage licenses issued by the Town Clerk
- Marriage certificates filed after the ceremony
- Historical records, some of which date back to the 17th–18th centuries
If you do not know in which city the marriage was registered, contact the Office of Vital Records — it maintains a centralized database of records since July 1897.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Tolland
The cost of certified copies of marriage records is set by Connecticut state law. Below are the current fees charged by the Office of Vital Records:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy (first) | $30 |
| Additional copy (in the same order) | $30 |
| Record search without issuing a copy | Included in the copy fee |
Town Clerks may charge different fees — usually $20 for the first copy. The exact amount should be confirmed directly with the Town Clerk of the respective city. Processing time for requests at the state office is approximately 4–6 weeks for mail orders.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Tolland
There are several ways to order a marriage certificate registered in the municipalities of Tolland County.
Online
The state of Connecticut offers online ordering through the Vital Records portal. Orders are processed through an authorized service provider, and a service fee is added to the base cost. You will need:
- Full names of the spouses
- Date of marriage (or approximate period)
- Place of marriage registration
In Person
Contact the Town Clerk of the city in Tolland County where the license was issued. For example, if the marriage is registered in the town of Tolland:
Bring a valid photo ID. A copy is usually issued on the day of the request.
By Mail
Send a request to the Office of Vital Records or the appropriate Town Clerk. The letter should include:
- Completed request form (available on the DPH website)
- Check or money order for the appropriate amount
- Copy of the applicant's ID
- Self-addressed stamped envelope
Mailing address for state-level requests:
For older records — up to 1897 — contact the Town Clerk directly or the Connecticut State Library, which holds archival documents. Also, TollandCourt.us can be useful for an initial search of available public information on marriage records in the county.