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In order to obtain a marriage license in the City of New York, you do not need to be a resident of New York City or of the United States. There are no special requirements for non US Citizens.
All you will need is valid identification that is current not expired and a certified US bank check, credit card or money order in the amount of $35. No personal checks, debit cards or cash accepted. The Marriage License is obtained on the same day as your visit.
Forms of Identification Acceptable
*You must have at least one of the forms of identification listed below:
Driver License with photograph (from the United States of America or any of its territories)
Non-Driver Identification Card with photograph (from the United States of America or any of its territories)
Learner Permit with photograph (from the United States of America or any of its territories)
Active United States Military Identification Card
Passport
United States Certificate of Naturalization (good for 10 years after date of issue)
United States Alien Registration Card
United States Employment Authorization Card
Payment Information
A money order can be obtained in any United States Post Office, Check Cashing places and most Pharmacies. There is a location in our area at 79 Chambers Street; a block and a half over from our office. Or you may use your credit card. We accept all major credit cards. Debit cards are not accepted.
Office Information
BOTH THE BRIDE AND GROOM MUST APPEAR IN PERSON. You are both required to sign the affidavit before our office clerk. There are no appointments. All of our services are provided on a first come first serve basis. You will be issued the license on the day you both appear in person and you will take it with you. If you have been divorced, please bring the divorce decree(s) with you. A certified translation for a decree issued in another country may be required.
Please Note: If the Bride and/or Groom are under the age of 18, there are special requirements. Please contact our law department for information at 212-669-8171.
Listed below is the information you will need to fill out the Marriage License Application:
The application is an affidavit where you and your prospective spouse must list your name; current address; city, state, ZIP code and country; country of birth; date of birth; name and country of birth of your father and mother; Social Security number (if US resident); and marital history.
When you sign the affidavit, you are making a sworn statement that there are no legal impediments to the marriage.
If you were married before, you must list all prior marriages. You must include your previous spouse’s full name; the date the divorce decree was granted; and the city, state, and country where the divorce was issued.
All divorces, annulments, and dissolutions must be finalized before you apply for a new Marriage License.
You may be asked to produce the final divorce decree.
If you are a widow or widower, you must provide your deceased spouse’s full name and date of death.
A blood test is not required to obtain a Marriage License in the State of New York.
Once you have the marriage license, it is valid for sixty (60) days.
You are eligible to be married twenty-four (24) hours after you have obtained it.
A marriage license issued in the State of New York is only valid for use in the State of New York. All of our offices are handicapped accessible.
Please note: If you are renewing your vows or having a second ceremony with the same spouse, please let the clerk know that you are obtaining a Second Ceremony License.
Marriage Ceremony at the City Clerk’s Office
You may return back to our office after the 24 hour period to have a civil marriage ceremony.
We have an office in every borough. Our locations are as follows:
Manhattan- 141 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013
Brooklyn- Municipal Building, 210 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Queens- Borough Hall Building- 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Staten Island- Borough Hall Building- 10 Richmond Place, Staten Island, NY 10301
Bronx- Supreme Court Building, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
You must bring the license back with you, a $25.00 money order or credit card and at least one (1) witness over the age of 18 with valid photo identification to attest to your ceremony. We do not provide witnesses.
Please Note: You are allowed to bring guests with you to your ceremony. The term “witnesses” only refer to those who are signing on the marriage license attesting to the ceremony. You may have at least one (1) witness over the age of 18 to attest to your ceremony and the maximum is two (2). They must have valid photo identification. They must have at least one of those listed above under Forms of Identification Acceptable. A witness can be anyone EXCEPT AN EMPLOYEE FROM OUR OFFICE. A relative or friend; they do not need to be a U.S. Citizen.
If you need to waive the 24 hour waiting period, you must first obtain the marriage license and proceed to Court and appear before a Judge indicating the reason why you wish to obtain the waiver. Only a Judge in a NY State Court of Law can issue a waiver. Waivers are not issued through our office. You may then return to our office with the judicial waiver, the marriage license, a $25.00 money order or credit card, and at least one (1) witness over the age of 18 to attest to your ceremony.
All civil marriage ceremonies are conducted on a first come, first serve basis. No appointments are made. Our office cannot estimate the wait time for marriage ceremonies. However, for Valentine’s Day and the days to follow, expect long waits at our office.
All money orders are made payable to “The City Clerk of NY”.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 3:45pm.
We are closed on all United States Legal Holidays.
You may log onto our website for more information at www.cityclerk.nyc.gov.
I hope this information will prove to be helpful.
Thank you for your interest in the New York City Clerk’s Office.