The marriage license itself has no waiting period, and can be issued to the couple immediately in New York State. However, you must wait to have the marriage ceremony itself until exactly 24 hours or more after the license was issued. This can be waived by the judge, of the county's family court judge if need be.
Appointment times are released 3 weeks in advance, usually Monday morning at 9am. Be sure to make your ceremony appointment for at least 24 hours after you receive your license. If you are coming from out of town you CAN we make an appointment for a ceremony before you have your marriage license.
Application Requirements Driver's license (from the United States or one of its territories) Non driver's identification card (from the United States or one of its territories) Learner's permit from New York State only. IDNYC. United States Military Identification Card. A valid passport from any country.
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.
Although the marriage license is issued immediately, the marriage ceremony may not take place within 24 hours from the exact time that the license was issued.
New York State does not recognize common-law marriage for relationships established within its borders. This means that regardless of how long a couple lives together or whether they consider themselves married, they will not be considered legally married in New York without a marriage license and a formal ceremony.
The marriage license itself has no waiting period, and can be issued to the couple immediately in New York State. However, you must wait to have the marriage ceremony itself until exactly 24 hours or more after the license was issued. This can be waived by the judge, of the county's family court judge if need be.
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 would like to get married in NYS you can obtain a marriage license from any Town or City Clerk. You will need to have photo ID (driver's license, passport), birth certificate, and if you have been married before, judgment of divorce for all previous marriages.
Click a topic, or press the enter key on a topic, to reveal its answer. Couples can now apply for a Marriage License in person or online at .nyc/cupid.