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What does a Justice of the Peace do?
Cynthia is able to renew wedding vows and solemnize marriages.

How do I contact Cynthia?
You may email robbinwelch1@cs.com, welchc86@aol.com or use the contact form.

Where do you perform the ceremonies or services?
I perform my services where ever the couple chooses such as their home, function hall, outdoors, etc... I will under certain circumstances marry a couple in my home .

Can you provide a list of fees for services or is there a Mass Law standard?
There is a Mass Law standard rate.
-Dorchester Residents  $75.00
-Outside of Dorchester  $125.00

Can your clients meet you? Where? Is there a cost?
Clients are welcomed to come to my home to meet me and to see if they are comfortable with me to perform their ceremony. However, if I am the one they choose to perform the ceremony there will be a charge of $50.00 for a pre-nuptial conference to discuss type of ceremony they desire.

Do you attend rehearsals and is there a fee?
My rehearsal attendance fee is $50.00 per hour.

Do you require a deposit?
No, I do not require a deposit. I just require you have money due before the ceremony.

How do you obtain a marriage liscense?
Every couple getting married in Massachusetts must have a marriage license issued in Massachusetts.
Three Steps: 1.) Obtain a medical certificate, 2.)  Apply for a marriage license, 3.) Return the signed license

Step 1: Obtain a medical certificate
Massachusetts law requires that both of you obtain a medical certificate. A medical certificate is good for 30 days and you should get it no more than 90 days prior to wedding.

Step 2: Apply for a marriage license
You apply for your marriage license with any city or town clerk. Both of you must be present when applying. It is very important to bring your medical certificates with you. It usually takes 3 business days for the clerk to prepare license. A marriage license  is good for 60 days, therefore you should apply for your license within 2 months of your wedding date.

Step 3: Return the signed license
You should give your Justice of the Peace your marriage license before the ceremony. After the ceremony has been performed your Justice of the Peace must complete and sign the original license. They are responsible for returning the license to the clerk that issued it. A few weeks after the wedding, you can pick up a copy of your wedding certificate at the clerks office.

Are there any special requirements if one applicant is an immigrant?
If either of the parties has arrived as an immigrant from a foreign country within five days, the application may be filed at any time before the marriage and the certificate shall be issued at any time after the filing. If you need more information call The Registry of Vital Records and Statistics at: ( 617 ) 740 2600.

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