Queens City Clerk Office City Clerk offices are not providing walk-in services. You must make an appointment by phone or online at nyc/cupid. Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.
MAKE YOUR CEREMONY APPOINTMENT Marriage license appointments can be booked for 3 weeks ahead of time. In-person appointments for licenses are released every Monday morning at 9am EST; virtual marriage license appointments are released each Thursday morning at 9am EST.
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. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, we currently only allow one witness.
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.
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.
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.
A marriage license is a government document that authorizes you to legally get married, so it's something you need to obtain before your ceremony. Getting the license doesn't mean you're already married — think of it as a legal permit that allows you to officially marry.
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 Law require that you wait 24 hours after you obtain a Marriage License before the marriage ceremony. If you must marry before, you can request a waiver from a Judge.