Whether you're coming to NYC to marry, or you live in the Metro area, congratulations! And don't worry, others have come before you and this information has helped them just like it will help you navigate the sometimes murky waters of NY/NYC marriage regulations - and more! (You can supplement this information with that found in the "Helpful Link" button on the site menu.)
Locations where you can go for a marriage license are found at the end of this article.
Here are the essentials:
1. If you want to get married in New York State you will need a New York State Marriage License. Both applicants must apply in person to any town or city clerk in the state.
2. A marriage license can be obtained if both applicants are over age 18
3. An applicant who is 16 or 17 years of age must present the written consent of both his or her parents.
4. An applicant who is 14 or 15 years of age must present the written consent of both parents and a justice of the Supreme Court or a judge of the Family Court having jurisdiction over the town or city in which the application is made.
5. Both applicants must provide proof of age to the issuing clerk. This proof can include one of the following: birth certificate, baptismal record, naturalization record, or census record.
6. Both applicants must provide proof of identity to the issuing clerk. This proof can include one of the following: driver's license, passport, employment picture id, or immigration record.
7. A premarital physical examination or blood test isn't required.
8. A marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued.
9. You must wait 24 hours after your marriage license is issued to get married.
What You Need:
¥ Proof of Age (see Step 5)
¥ Proof of ID (see Step 6)
This great overview was written by Dawn Rosenberg McKay in her article "How To Get a Marriage License in New York State" on about.com.
Nassau County Clerk's Offices
Town of Oyster Bay http://www.oysterbaytown.com
Town Clerk's Office
Town Hall North
54 Audrey Avenue
Oyster Bay, New York 11771
(516) 624-6332
Town of Hempstead http://www.townofhempstead.org
Town Clerk's Office
One Washington Street
1st Floor
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 489-5000
Town of North Hempstead http://www.northhempstead.com
Town Clerk's Office
200 Plandome Road
Box 3000
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 869-7646
City of Glen Cove http://www.glencove-li.com
Glen Cove City Hall
9 Glen Street
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 676-3345
City of Long Beach http://www.longbeachny.org
City Clerk's Office
City Hall Room 307
1 West Chester Street
Long Beach, NY 11561
516-431-1000 Extension 314
Sufflok County Clerk's Offices
BABYLON TOWN
Babylon Town Hall (No Court) 957-3000 200 East Sunrise Highway Lindenhurst, New York 11757
BROOKHAVEN TOWN
Brookhaven Town Hall (No Court) 451-9100 1 Independence Hill Farmingville, New York 11738
EAST HAMPTON TOWN
East Hampton Town Hall 324-8787 159 Pantigo Road East Hampton, New York 11937
HUNTINGTON TOWN: Huntington Town Hall (Only Traffic Court) 351-3014 100 Main Street Huntington, New York 11743
ISLIP TOWN
Islip Town Hall (No Court)
224-5500 655 Main Street Islip, New York 11751
RIVERHEAD TOWN
Riverhead Town Justice Court 727-3200 Ext. 245 210 Howell Avenue Riverhead, New York 11901
SHELTER ISLAND TOWN
Shelter Island Town Hall 749-8989 North Ferry Road P.O. Box 970 Shelter Island, New York 11964
SMITHTOWN TOWN
Smithtown Town Hall (No Court) 360-7600 99 West Main Street P.O. Box 575 Smithtown, New York 11787
SOUTHAMPTON TOWN
Southampton Town Justice 283-6017 116 Hampton Road Southampton, New York 11968
SOUTHOLD TOWN
Southold Town Hall 765-1852 53095 Main Road Southold, New York 11971
NYC Borough Offices
Manhattan Office
Victor L. Robles, City Clerk - Clerk of the Council
Municipal Building
1 Centre Street, 2nd Floor South
New York, NY 10007
Telephone Number is (212) 669-2400
Bronx Office
Dolores DeCrescenzo, Deputy City Clerk
Supreme Court Building
851 Grand Concourse
Bronx, New York 10451
Telephone Number is (718) 590-5307
Brooklyn Office
Johnnie Johnson, Deputy City Clerk
Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street, 2nd Floor, Room 205
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Telephone Number is (718) 802-4107
Queens Office
Dora Young, Deputy City Clerk
Borough Hall Building
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens, New York 11424
Telephone Number is (718) 286-2846
Staten Island Office
Marie R. Lennon, Deputy City Clerk
Borough Hall Building
10 Richmond Terrace, 3rd Floor, Room 311
Staten Island, New York 10301
Telephone Number is (718) 816-2290
Important Disclaimer:
The above information is from the internet, which sometimes includes information that is out of date or otherwise inaccurate. I highly recommend that you call ahead to confirm (1) that the office you have selected will help you, (2) office hours, (3) documents needed, and (4) means of payment - which varies depending upon the office. You want to avoid two trips!!
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