Office of the City Clerk

For all Birth, Death & Marriage Records, please complete the Request For Vital Record Form and email along with a photo of your valid picture ID to: norwichct.requests@cityofnorwich.org

In order to obtain a Marriage License, both parties must fill out the Marriage License Worksheet  The completed worksheet should be emailed along with copies of valid photo ids and phone number to norwichct.requests@cityofnorwich.org

The license will be created, and an appointment can be made for the couple to come in to sign the license and pay the fee. Please note that the City Clerk is the issuer of the License and does not perform the marriage ceremony.  A list of Norwich Justices of the Peace able to perform a Marriage ceremony is available here.  

Mission 

To serve as the custodians and distributors of the city’s vital and land record archives. Service the general public with pleasant and professional customer service on a daily basis. Provide and maintain a safe and organized environment for proper record preservation and public access. Continue to partner with the Registrar’s office and provide ease through the voter registration and absentee ballot process.

Description of Services

  • Issues marriage, hunting and fishing, and dog licenses
  • Issues and maintains land, birth, death, and marriage records
  • Issues and records absentee ballots, trade names and liquor license applications
  • Records city council minutes