Find Marriage Records in Everett

Everett marriage records are kept by the City Clerk in Room 10 at 484 Broadway. The office issues marriage licenses, records completed ceremonies, and provides certified copies to anyone who needs them. Everett also offers an online records portal through Permitium for added convenience. The state Registry of Vital Records and Statistics in Dorchester holds copies for all Massachusetts marriages recorded since 1931.

Everett City Clerk Office

The Assistant City Clerk in Everett is Sylvia Navarro Olivares. The office is in Room 10 at 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. Phone is 617-394-2225. A secondary number is 617-394-2204. Fax is 617-389-0764. Email is cityclerk@ci.everett.ma.us. Office hours are Monday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The extended Monday and Thursday hours are helpful for people who work standard daytime schedules and cannot get to the office before 5:00 PM. The clerk handles marriage licenses, certified copies of vital records, and other city records.

For mail requests, write to the City Clerk at Room 10, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. Include both parties' full names, the marriage date, your contact information, and a check or money order for the applicable fee. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of copies. Mail takes longer to process than in-person visits. If you have questions about what to send, email the office first at cityclerk@ci.everett.ma.us before mailing your request.

The Everett City Clerk page at the city website lists all services, contact details, and office hours.

Check this page before visiting to confirm current hours and any documentation requirements for the type of record you are requesting.

Filing Marriage Intentions in Everett

The marriage license fee in Everett is $40. Both applicants must come to the City Clerk's office together to file marriage intentions. No Everett residency is required. Bring valid photo ID for each person. Staff take down the required information and issue the application at the time of your visit.

Massachusetts law under MGL Chapter 207 requires a 3-day waiting period before the license becomes valid. Once active, the license is good for 60 days. The ceremony must take place within that 60-day window or the license expires. Plan the application date so the wait clears before the wedding day. Both applicants must be 18 or older. If you need to skip the wait, apply to a Probate or District Court. The court charges $195 for a waiver request and does not grant them automatically.

The Everett marriage intentions page explains how to file, what to bring, and what to expect from the process.

Review this page before your visit to understand what documentation is needed and how the filing process works at the Everett clerk's office.

After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the clerk. The clerk records it and submits a report to the state. That record is the official marriage certificate. Certified copies can be requested once the record is on file.

Online Records Portal

Everett provides online access to records through the Permitium portal. This lets residents and researchers request or access certain records without visiting the office in person. The portal is especially useful if the office hours do not work with your schedule or if you are researching records remotely.

The Everett Permitium records portal is the gateway for online access to city records, including vital records requests.

The Permitium portal allows you to search, request, and pay for records online. This is a faster option than mail for people who cannot visit the clerk's office in person. Review the portal before starting a request to understand what record types are available online and what fees apply.

Not all records may be available through the online portal. Some requests, including marriage license applications, still require an in-person visit by both parties. Use the portal primarily for requesting certified copies of existing records, not for starting a new license application.

Getting Certified Copies

Certified copies of Everett marriage certificates cost $10 per copy. In-person requests are the fastest option. Bring a photo ID and know both parties' full names and the approximate marriage date. Staff can usually provide copies the same day for in-person visits during regular office hours.

For mail requests, include the names, marriage date, your return address, and a check or money order for $10 per copy. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing time for mail is longer than in person. Use the Permitium online portal if you want a faster alternative to mail without visiting the office. Call 617-394-2225 to confirm current fees and turnaround times before submitting any request.

Certified copies work as legal proof of marriage. Courts, banks, and government agencies accept them for name changes, joint filings, insurance updates, and other official purposes. Copies from the Everett City Clerk and from the state RVRS carry the same legal weight.

Historical Marriage Records

For Everett marriages from 1841 to 1930, the Massachusetts State Archives at 220 Morrissey Boulevard in Boston holds the statewide vital records. Phone is 617-727-2816. Certified copies cost $3. The Secretary of State's online search tool is a useful first step to confirm a record exists before ordering. That can save time if you are not certain the marriage was filed in the state system.

The Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (RVRS) at 150 Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester, MA 02125 holds all Massachusetts marriages from 1931 to the present. Phone is 617-740-2600. Certified copies cost $20 in person or $32 by mail. The RVRS accepts online orders through VitalChek as well. FamilySearch at familysearch.org provides free access to many Massachusetts vital records from the 1800s and early 1900s. American Ancestors at americanancestors.org has extensive early New England records that go back well before the state system began in 1841.

Everett Historical Society

The Everett Historical Society holds local history materials for researchers working on Everett family lines. The society's collection can be a useful supplement to what the clerk's office and state archives hold, particularly for families with roots in Everett before the modern vital records system. Contact the historical society directly for current hours, research fees, and how to access their collection.

For early Everett records, before 1841, church records and other primary sources are often the main alternatives to the historical society's collection. The Everett Public Library also holds some local history resources that may be useful for family history research in addition to what the clerk's office and the historical society provide.

Middlesex County Marriage Records

Everett is in Middlesex County. Marriage licenses are issued at the city level, but the county page covers Probate Court records and broader Middlesex County resources.

View Middlesex County Marriage Records

Nearby Cities

These nearby cities have their own marriage records pages with local clerk details and information on requesting certified copies.