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Get Married Through The City Clerk's Office At City Hall

You can tie the knot at Boston City Hall at the City Clerk's Office! Learn more about what you need and what to expect from a Boston City Hall ceremony.

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If you are planning to get married at City Hall there are a few things you'll need to know. This page will detail what to expect when getting married at Boston City Hall.

Reminder: You cannot be married without a valid Massachusetts Marriage License. Learn more about how to apply for a marriage license.

What Do I Need?

Appointments

Marriage appointments are available 60 days in advance. If you don't see an available time, we may be able to accommodate you. Please contact us at 617-635-2684 or 617-635-2690 for more information.

Book an appointment

Fee

There is a $75 fee for ceremonies; payment is cash only.

Ceremony 

Each ceremony is 15 minutes and consists of an exchange of vows, an optional exchange of rings and a pronouncement of marriage. Ceremonies are officiated by the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk of the City of Boston. See our frequently asked questions below for more information about City Hall wedding ceremonies and officiants.

Accommodations

We have interpreters available at no cost to you. Please contact us at 617-635-2684 or 617-635-2690 for more information.

About your City Hall Ceremony

About your City Hall Ceremony

The City of Boston conducts wedding ceremonies for couples from around the world. We believe that love makes our city and the world a better place. City Hall ceremonies at the City Clerk's Office are 15 minutes long and usually consist of:

  • an exchange of vows
  • an optional exchange of rings (some couples exchange rings, some do not; there is no legal requirement to exchange rings), and
  • a pronouncement of marriage by the officiant.

The City Clerk's Office performs wedding ceremonies at Boston City Hall on the 6th Floor in Room 601.

Weddings are performed in the City Clerk's and Assistant City Clerk's Offices, which can accommodate up to 12 guests. Please contact our office at 617-635-2684 if you are planning on having more than 12 guests.

If the City of Boston issued your marriage license, the Officiant will forward your license to the City's Registry Division for processing. You will receive a certified copy of your marriage certificate via mail.

No, Massachusetts law does not require a witness to solemnize a wedding ceremony.

Absolutely! You are more than welcome to bring a photographer and record and take pictures of your ceremony.

Guests attending the ceremony can use their cell phones to record or video call with family and friends.

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