You and your prospective spouse must complete the application process by appearing at the Office of the City Clerk for a scheduled appointment in-person or virtually, together and at the same time. Proxy marriage is not permitted in New York, so no other party may apply on behalf of either spouse.
Documents you'll need to give notice evidence of name and address. evidence of date of birth. if one partner has been married before or in a civil partnership, documentary evidence that the marriage or civil partnership has ended, for example, a death certificate or decree absolute. evidence of nationality.
If you have a Marriage Ceremony outside of the City Clerk's office, you will receive your Certificate of Marriage Registration in the mail within approximately 20 days from the date when we receive and process the Marriage License from your Marriage Officiant and process it.
You will need a birth certificate or Baptismal Certificate (if birth certificate cannot be obtained) or Naturalization Papers (if birth certificate cannot be obtained) and a photo ID (driver's license, non-driver's or work ID with a birth date on it).
All documents must be certified with a raised seal. You will need a birth certificate or Baptismal Certificate (if birth certificate cannot be obtained) or Naturalization Papers (if birth certificate cannot be obtained) and a photo ID (driver's license, non-driver's or work ID with a birth date on it).
Submitting the License after the Marriage Ceremony The Marriage Officiant must return the Marriage License within 5 business days to the City Clerk's borough office where the Marriage License was issued. You will receive your Certificate of Marriage Registration in the mail within approximately 20 days.
1 Answer 1 Witnesses are supposed to attest to the fact that a wedding ceremony between two individuals took place. They would be approached in the case of an investigation of a marriage's validity, certainly to attest to whether the canonical form of the marriage was met.
What happens if you don't have a wedding witness in NYC? Showing up on your wedding day without a witness means you will not get married.
When can I get married? NY State Law requires a 24-hour waiting period before a ceremony can be performed. The license is valid for 60 days from the day after you receive it.