New York Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any NY county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $40.00 dollars.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for New York?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of New York to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
Yes, there is a mandatory 1 day waiting period.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Albany Town Clerk24 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207
518-487-5100
Map Allegany Town Clerk
14 Clara Barton St
Dansville, NY 14813
716-335-2330
Map Batavia County Clerk
P.O. Box 379
Batavia, NY 14021
716-343-1729
Map Bath Town Clerk
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
607-776-7013
Map Bristol Town Clerk
6740 County Road 32
Canadaigua, NY 14424
716-229-2400
Map Bronx City Clerk
210 Joralemon St, Ste 205
Bronx, NY 10457
718-802-3585
Map Buffalo Town Clerk
25 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-851-5444
Map Canton Town Clerk
864 State Highway 68
Canton, NY 13617
315-386-8311
Map Catskill County Clerk
Court House Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
518-943-2141
Map Cattaraugus County Clerk
303 Court St
Little Valley, NY 14755
716-257-9288
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Clerks Office
P.O. Box 616
Auburn, NY 13021
315-253-9021
Map Chemung County Clerk
1255 W Water St
Elmira, NY 14902
607-734-2031
Map Clarkstown Town Clerk
31 Chambers St
New City, NY 10007
914-639-2010
Map Clinton Town Clerk
137 Margaret St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-563-8100
Map Columbia County Clerk
Court House, Union St
Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-4656
Map Cortland County Clerk
P.O. Box 5590
Cortland, NY 13045
607-756-6521
Map Deerfield Town Clerk
6329 Walker Rd
Utica, NY 13501
315-724-0413
Map Delaware County Clerk
P.O. Box 426
Court St
Delhi, NY 13753
607-746-2236
Map Dix Town Clerk
304 7th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607-535-9125
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1 Main St, Court House
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
518-873-6555
Map Fort Edward Town Clerk
118 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
518-747-5212
Map Geneseo Town Clerk
119 Main St
Geneseo, NY 14454
716-243-0722
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41 Webster Ave
Goshen, NY 10924
914-294-6250
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P.O. Box 111
Herkimer, NY 13350
315-866-2690
Map Johnstown County Clerk
223 West Main St
Johnstown, NY 12095
518-762-7070
Map Lake George Town Clerk
Old Post Road
Lake George, NY 12845
518-668-5722
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County Court House, Rte 8
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
518-548-3625
Map Lockport Town Clerk
175 Hawley St
Lockport, NY 14094
716-439-9524
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76 William St
Lyons, NY 14489
315-946-6252
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63 West Main St
Malone, NY 12953
518-483-4740
Map Malta Town Clerk
2540 State Route 9
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
518-899-2552
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The Municipal Building
1 Centre Street
2nd Floor South
New York, NY 10007
212-669-8898
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New County Bldg Broadway
2 Park St
Fonda, NY 12068
518-853-3031
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7660 State St
Lowville, NY 13367
315-376-2641
Map North Castle Town Clerk
15 Bedford Rd
Armonk, NY 10504
914-273-3321
Map Norwich Town Clerk
5 Court St
Norwich, NY 13815
607-334-1220
Map Oneida Town Clerk
New Hartford, NY
315-733-7500, ext. 2322
Map Onondaga Town Clerk
4801 W Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-469-1583
Map Orleans Town Clerk
Court House Sq.
1 Main St
Albion, NY 14411
716-589-5100
Map Oswego Town Clerk
2320 County Route 7
Osewego, NY 13120
315-343-2586
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2354 Route 434
Owego, NY 13827
607-687-2194
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1226 Phelps Rd
Penn Yan, NY 14527
716-554-6758
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22 Market St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
914-485-3620
Map Putnam Town Clerk
2 County Center
Carmel, NY 10512
914-225-2067
Map Queens Town Clerk
120-55 Queens Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11435
718-520-3137
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210 Howell Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
516-727-3200
Map Rochester Town Clerk
50 Scenic Rd
Accord, NY 12404
914-626-7384
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10 Pearl St
Port Chester, NY 10573
914-939-3570
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620 State St
Schenectady, NY 12305
518-384-0036
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12157 Main St
Schoharie, NY 12157
518-295-7677
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Richmond County Court House
10 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
718-816-2290
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Clerk's Office
4052 State Route 42
Monticello, NY 12701
914-794-2500
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126 E Seneca St
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-1721
Map Troy Town Clerk
Court House
Congress & 2nd St
Troy, NY 12180
518-279-3461
Map Ulster Town Clerk
1 Town Hall Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
914-382-2455
Map Warsaw Town Clerk Office
27 N Main St
Warsaw, NY 14569
716-786-2800
Map Waterloo Town Clerk
66 N Virginia St
Waterloo, NY 13165
315-539-3080
Map Watertown Town Clerk
25859 New York State Rt 37
Watertown, NY 13601
315-785-9793
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Route 32
Highland Mills, NY 10930
914-928-6323
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