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Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim announced on Monday, April 1 a new set of rules for weddings, and those obtaining marriage licenses beginning Monday, April 15.
Weddings being performed for love birds who are not Bridgeport residents must fill out a digital marriage license application form on the City’s website and submit copies of photo IDs for both people being married.
The online application is already available for people to begin booking their appointments.
The city's Office of Vital Records, will review and either accept or decline the application and will "reach out" to the couple via phone or email to make an appointment. Payment is due at the time of the appointment.
Bridgeport residents will still be allowed same-day marriage license service; however, they are encouraged to fill out the application online and set up an appointment.
The Office of Vital Records will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office will no longer close during lunchtime from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
“My biggest priority is our residents,” Ganim said. “While we remain open for service to non-residents, we need to ensure that we are putting the interests of our own residents first and providing them with efficient and effective service.”
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