Marriage records in Windham County, Connecticut, are available through several channels. WindhamCourt.us allows for quick access to public information about marriage records in the county. Additionally, original documents are kept at the local Town Clerk offices of the towns where the marriage license was issued, as well as at the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH). Requests can be made online, in person, or by mail.
Windham Marriage Records Search
In Connecticut, marriage records are maintained at the municipal level, not the county level. Each Town Clerk registers marriage licenses issued within their town. For the towns within Windham County—such as Windham, Willimantic, Putnam, Danielson, and others—the marriage licenses and certificates are kept by the respective Town Clerk. Centralized copies after 1897 are also held by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records.
The collection of records includes:
- Marriage licenses issued in the municipality
- Marriage certificates filed after the ceremony
- Historical records dating back to the founding of each town
For older records, especially prior to 1897, contact the Town Clerk of the respective town directly or the Connecticut Probate Courts, which sometimes hold related documents.
Windham Town Clerk
Connecticut Department of Public Health — Vital Records
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Windham
Fees for copies of marriage records are set by Connecticut state law (Connecticut General Statutes § 7-73 and § 7-74). Below are the typical fees applicable at both local municipal offices and the state Department of Public Health.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy | $20.00 |
| Additional certified copy (in one order) | $20.00 |
| Search fee — included in the cost of the copy | Included |
Uncertified or informational copies are generally not issued separately at the state level. If you only need to verify the fact of marriage, check with the Town Clerk if such an option is available. Mail request processing time through DPH is approximately 4–6 weeks; in-person requests at the local clerk are usually processed on the day of the visit.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Windham
There are three main ways to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate.
Online
The Connecticut Department of Public Health offers ordering certified copies through the third-party portal VitalChek. To do this:
- Visit the Vital Records page on the DPH website.
- Select the online order option and follow the instructions.
- Prepare a valid ID and credit card information — VitalChek charges an additional service fee over the standard $20.
Also, check if your town's Town Clerk accepts online requests — some municipalities in Windham County have their own electronic forms.
In Person
Visit the Town Clerk of the town where the license was issued. Bring:
- A valid photo ID
- Payment — cash, check, or money order (confirm acceptable forms of payment in advance)
A certified copy is usually issued immediately. For records registered in other towns in the state, the clerk may direct you to the appropriate municipality or to DPH in Hartford.
By Mail
Send a request to the Town Clerk or to Connecticut DPH, Vital Records. Include in the envelope:
- A completed application for a copy of the record (the form can be downloaded from the DPH website or obtained for public document requests)
- A check or money order for $20 per copy, made payable to "Town Clerk of [town name]" or "Treasurer, State of Connecticut"
- A copy of the applicant's ID
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mailing address for DPH requests:
For related court cases — such as divorces or annulments — use the DPH divorce page, which explains that divorce decrees are not held by Vital Records but by the courts. Probate case information can be checked through the Connecticut Probate Courts case lookup.
If you are starting a search and want to quickly check for publicly available data, visit WindhamCourt.us before contacting official institutions.