Is it required to have wedding rings?

  • No, it is not. 
  • However do not let not having rings stop you from exchanging wedding rings during your ceremony if you would like to.  The NY City Store (located at the Manhattan NYC Clerk's Office) has fabulous ladies rings for sale for $9.00 and you can pick one up when you get  your license. For men and for a larger selection for women, NYC 's Department Stores all have wedding rings as do the many jewelry stores located all over NYC in addition to NYC's  2 famous jewelry districts. And then ... there is always Tiffany's



    
Can We Get Married In New York with a license issued in another            State?

  • No.
  • A Marriage License must be obtained in the State that the Marriage Ceremony will take place.   It is the law.

 
         What is an Interfaith Minister?

  • an Interfaith Minister is an ordained non-denominational minister.  Interfaith Minister's study all faiths and are charged with performing ceremonies that honor and respect all faiths equally.

    
        Who can legally Officiate Marriage Ceremonies in NYC?

  • The City Clerk's of New York (in their offices only).
  • The Mayor
  • New York State appointed and NYC registered Judges.
  • Ordained, NYC registered Clergy


    What are the Legal Requirements to Get Married in NYC?
     
  • A Valid Marriage License
  • A Ceremony 
  • At least 1 adult witness to your ceremony.  Witnesses must be 18 yrs or older.
  • A NYC registered/licensed Officiant to officiate your vows/ceremony and pronounce you "married"


    What are the legal requirements to Get a Marriage License in New York City and         How Do We Get One?.
















  • You must be 18 or over.  If you are under 18, please see my link below.

  • All Divorces, Annulments and Dissolutions must be finalized prior to applying for a marriage license in NY.

  • You Do NOT need a witness to get your marriage license.

  • You can only obtain a marriage license in person and you must be together when you apply. 

  • You can apply for your license at any one of the 5 Offices of the City Clerk in NYC (there is one in each Borough)

  • All of the 5 City Offices are open Monday - Friday ONLY .  They open at 8:30AM and with the exception of the Manhattan Office, they close at 4:00PM SHARP.  The Manhattan Office closes at 3:45 PM SHARP.

  • You will leave the City Clerk';s office with your Marriage License  however, It will NOT BE VALID FOR  24 HOURS from the exact time it was printed.  It will remain valid for 60 days.

  • When you are at the City Clerk's Office you will Each need to:

  • Present Valid Accepted ID

  • Fill out the Marriage License Application. You are now able to pre-complete the application on-line.  If you do, it will save you time when you get to the City Clerk's Office.  You will be able to print a receipt with your confirmation number.  When you arrive at the City Clerk's Office, you will enter your confirmation number on one of their computer kiosks  and you will immediately be put into the queue and given a number to see one of the clerks. Please see my link below.


  • You EACH to provide the following information on the application:

. Your Name
. Your Complete Current Address
. Your Birth Date and the Country You Were Born In
. Your Father's Name
. The Country Your Father Was Born In
. Your Mother's Maiden Name
. The Country Your Mother Was Born In
. You will indicate whether you are changing your Surname

  • All previous marriages must be reported.  You must know the date that  your divorce, annulment or dissolution was finalized.   While finalization papers are not always asked for, they may be.  I suggest you bring your finalization papers (translated to English) just in case they are.  You do not want anything to stop you from getting your Marriage License.

  •   If you are a widow or widower you will need to report your deceased Spouse's name and the date of their death

           When you get to a window, you will:

  • Each sign the application.  Your signature is your affidavit that the          information provided is accurate and that there are no legal                     impediments or reasons why you cannot get married.

  • Each of you will need to to present accepted ID. Please see my link below
                                                                                
  • You will pay the fee of $35.00, payable via any major Credit Card or by money order. The City Clerk of New York does not accept cash or checks.

  • Please Carefully CHECK YOUR LICENSE for typo's and or any other errors BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE CLERK'S WINDOW.  If you discover errors on your License after you leave the window, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY an additional $25.00 to correct and re-print your license. 








  • Having said all of this, everyone planning to come to NYC for their wedding should visit The City Clerk Of New York City's Excellent web site.



        http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/html/home/home.shtml

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The Office of the City Clerk The City of New York
Manhattan Office
141 Worth Street  @ the corner of Centre &  Worth.

The Court District of Downtown Manhattan
Marriage Licenses, Ceremonies & Certificates

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  Can we Get Married in NYC with a license issued in New York State        but, not from any of the 5 NYC Clerk Office's?

  • Yes
  • A Marriage License issued anywhere in the State of New York is valid for use in a ceremony anywhere in the State of New York..
  • Any Official office of any City, Town or County Clerk anywhere within the State of New York can issue a Valid NY State Marriage License. Please call the local Clerk's Office for their, ID requirements,  hours and location.  If you are traveling to NYC by car, this is an option you may want to consider . You can stop and get your license as soon as you enter NY State.

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  • What are the Legal Requirements to Get Married in NYC?

  • Who can legally Officiate Marriage Ceremonies in NYC?

  • What are the legal requirements to Get a Marriage License in New York City and How Do We Get One?

  • Can we Get Married in NYC with a license issued in New York State but, not from any of the 5 NYC Clerk Office's?


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  • Can We Get Married In New York with a license issued in another State?\

  • What is an Interfaith Minister?

  • Is it required to have wedding rings?

  • We are thinking about a "City Hall" Wedding, how do we go about it and what is it like?

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We are thinking about a "City Hall" Wedding, how do we go about it and what is it like?














  • A New York "City Hall" wedding actually takes place at the Offices of the City Clerk of NYC.  Weddings do not literally take place at City Hall.  The new Manhattan office includes a back-drop of City Hall so you can take "City Hall" Wedding Photos". 

  • You will need to have your valid marriage license and the same ID you presented when you got your license.

  • There are no reservations, there is a queue.

  • The 2 Chapels are shown along with their lime green waiting area which is available  just before or after your ceremony.

  • The Ceremony satisfies the legal requirement of vows and a pronouncement and is brief lasting a little more than a minute.

  • You will need an adult (18 or over) witness.

  • Your Official Certificate of Marriage Registration will be processed,on the spot and you will be presented to you when you leave.

  • The City Store sells Bridal Bouquets ,  wedding rings and really lovely preservers for your Official Certificate of Marriage Registration.



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