1. Schedule an appointment with the City Clerk's Office for a date that works for you. Please note: You will receive the marriage license at this appointment. 24 hours must pass after you have received it before you can get married. If either of you has been married before please have the divorce documents with you. Also, have a credit card (35$) and your ID's.
These in-person appointments for the marriage license are released every Monday at 9 am EST. Keep an eye on the clock, because some weeks they are gone before you know it.
You are also able to schedule a virtual appointment here. Both of you must be physically in NY for this appointment.
2. You receive the marriage license, either in person at the City Clerk's office or online.
*24 hours must pass*
3. Your wedding ceremony can take place anywhere in NYC (the state of NY) you like. Our officiant can marry you two! Feel free to reach out and book your date here.
4. The officiant fills out & signs the marriage license. You two sign it & your witness fills out and signs it (the photographer can be the witness if needed).
5. The officiant returns the marriage license back to the City Clerk's office.
6. You guys receive the marriage certificate (last & final document) to the address you indicated in the original application. Typically the marriage certificate arrives in the mail in 30 days.
If you do not live in the US
& are traveling to NYC for your wedding
1. Schedule an appointment with the City Clerk's Office for a date that works for you. Please note: You will receive the marriage license at this appointment. 24 hours must pass after you have received it & before you can get married. If either of you has been married before please bring the divorce documents with you. Also, bring a credit card (35$) and your ID's (passports work).
These in-person appointments for the marriage license are released every Monday at 9 am EST. Keep an eye on the clock, because some weeks they are gone before you know it. Click here to schedule.
2. You arrive in NYC! And go to the appointment. There you will receive the marriage license.
*24 hours must pass*
3. Your wedding ceremony can take place anywhere in NYC you like. Our officiant can marry you two! Feel free to reach out and book your datehere.
4. The officiant fills out & signs the marriage license. You two sign it & your witness fills out and signs it (the photographer can be the witness if needed).
5. The officiant returns the marriage license back to the City Clerk's office.
6. You guys receive the marriage certificate (last & final document) to the address you indicated in the original application. Typically the marriage certificate arrives in the mail in 30 days.
*Certain countries require that couples also receive an apostille (extended certificate) while they are in NY. Check with us to see if this applies to you & your home country.*
