Connecticut Marriage Laws | § 46b-20

General Statutes of Connecticut 46b-20

Definitions.

As used in this chapter: (1) “Registrar” means the registrar of vital statistics; (2) “Applicant” means applicant for a marriage license; (3) “License” means marriage license; and (4) “Marriage” means the legal union of two persons.

(P.A. 78-230, S. 1, 54; P.A. 09-13, S. 3.)

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§ 46b-25 Application for license
§ 46b-20 Definitions.
§ 46b-21 Marriage of persons related by consanguinity or affinity prohibited.
§ 46b-22b Refusal to solemnize or participate in ceremony solemnizing a marriage on religious grounds.
§ 46b-23 Joining persons in marriage knowingly without authority.
§ 46b-24 License. Period of validity. Penalty for solemnization without license. Validity of marriage ceremony.
§ 46b-24a Validation of marriages occurring in town other than town where license issued.
§ 46b-28 Validity of marriages celebrated in a foreign country.
§ 46b-28a Recognition of marriages and other relationships entered into in another state or jurisdiction.
§ 46b-28b Recognition by another state or jurisdiction of marriages entered into in this state.
§ 46b-29 Marriage of persons under conservatorship.
§ 46b-33 Copy of law to applicants.
§ 46b-34 Marriage certificate. Affidavit in lieu of certificate.
§ 46b-35 Certificates prima facie evidence.
§ 46b-35b Effect of marriage equality law on provision of adoption, foster care or social services by religious organization.
§ 46b-22 Who may join persons in marriage. Penalty for unauthorized performance.
§ 46b-22a Validation of marriages performed by unauthorized justice of the peace or family support referee.
§ 46b-28c Prior divorce in another state or country. Validity of marriage in this state.
§ 46b-28d Recognition of marriages entered into at Mashantucket Pequot reservation or Mohegan reservation.
§ 46b-35a Refusal to provide services or accommodations related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage on religious grounds.
§ 46b-20a Eligibility to marry.