Civil Union Certificates

To Request a Certified Copy of a Civil Union Record:

In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 46B-38rr, all Civil Unions converted to Marriages on October 1, 2010, except those that were dissolved, or had dissolution, annulment or legal separation proceedings pending on October 1, 2010.

To obtain an application for a certified copy which will convert your Civil Union onto a Marriage Certificate form click here.

Certified copies of marriage and civil union certificates can be issued for couples whose ceremony took place in New Hartford, or who resided in New Hartford at the time of the ceremony. 

The cost is $20.00 per copy payable by cash or check - credit cards are not accepted.

For civil unions that occurred on or after July 1, 1997, certified copies of certificates that show the social security numbers will only be issued to the parties named on the certificate.  Certified copies with the social security numbers redacted will be issued to anyone else.

Any eligible party must submit the following documentation:

  1. The Request for Copy of Civil Union Certificate form.
  2. A valid government issued photographic identification; or if a photo id is not available, at least two of the following documents:
    • a social security card
    • written verification of identity from employer
    • automobile registration
    • copy of utility bill showing name and address
    • checking account deposit slip showing name and address
    • voter registration card
  3. Cash or Check (payable to Town of New Hartford) for $20.00 per certificate

Copies may be requested in person or by mail.

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