How to Get Ordained in 3 Easy Steps Step 1: Always Start With Research. You can't perform a legal marriage unless you are authorized by the state to do so. Step 2: Submit Your Application. Step 3: Register With the State (If Required)
Any person eighteen years old and over can solemnize a Marriage Ceremony in New York State AFTER obtaining a One-Day Marriage Officiant License from the Office of the City Clerk.
In order to register, persons shall execute an affidavit of domestic partnership and submit it to the County Clerk, who shall maintain a registry of domestic partnerships. Both parties to the partnership shall be present when the affidavit is submitted.
You and your prospective spouse must arrive together with the same proper identification you brought when you obtained your Marriage License. You and your prospective spouse must have at least one witness, who must be 18 years of age or over. The witness or witnesses must bring proper identification.
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.
All applicants intending to marry in New York State must both apply in person for a marriage license at any town or city clerk's office within their state. The legal age to obtain a marriage license without parental consent is 18 years of age. Under age 14, a marriage license cannot be issued.
A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. The application for a license must be signed by both applicants in the presence of the town or city clerk. A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the applicant.
Any person eighteen years old and over can solemnize a Marriage Ceremony in New York State AFTER obtaining a One-Day Marriage Officiant License from the Office of the City Clerk.
A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. The application for a license must be signed by both applicants in the presence of the town or city clerk. A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the applicant.
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.