New York Marriage License Information

Congratulations on your engagement. It is a magical yet busy time. Be sure you have your paperwork in order.

If you’re getting married in New York, please see guidelines below:

1. Typically both the bride and groom are over 18 years of age. To obtain a marriage license, both the bride and groom must go to one of the following office locations:

Brooklyn office:

210 Joralemon Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Bronx office:

851 Grand Concourse

Bronx, NY 10451

Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Manhattan office:

1 Centre Street

New York, NY 10007

Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Queens office:

120-55 Queens Blvd.

Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Staten Island office:

10 Richmond Terrace

Staten Island, NY 10301

It is recommended that you go to the office nearest to you. In New York, you can get married as young as 14 years of age. Special paperwork and circumstances are required. Visit [http://nycmarriagebureau.com] for more information.

2. No blood test is required. No physical exam is required.

3. Bring your driver’s license and birth certificate. Other documents are acceptable and can be found at [http://nycmarriagebureau.com].

4. If either the bride or groom have had a previous marriage, a copy of the final divorce decree must be presented. Bring this along.

5. The marriage license is effective 24 hours from the exact time that the license was issued and is valid for 60 days in the state of New York.

6. The wedding ceremony must take place in the presence of an authorized member of the clergy or public official. There must be at least one other witness who is eighteen years old.

7. After the ceremony, the license must be returned to the office you went to in #1 above.

8. Fee for a marriage license is $35 payable in money order only.

9. See [http://nycmarriagebureau.com/MarriageBureau/index.htm] for more information.

10. First cousins may marry.

Marriage license requirements can and do change from time to time. The above list should not be regarded as legal advice. It is meant to assist you in getting your paperwork in order. Be sure to check your local marriage license office for the most up-to-date information and requirements. Do this before making any wedding plans or booking any travel reservations.