Age: Marriages of minors under eighteen years of age is prohibited. If either applicant is under 18 years of age, a marriage license cannot be issued. More information can be found at the NYS Dept of Health website: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/4210/.

Proof of Age

Two forms of ID are required, each showing date of birth. This office requires a Certified Copy of Birth Certificate and one other form. The following are acceptable documents to support information submitted by marriage license applicants:

  • Driver's License
  • Non-Driver's License
  • Passport
  • Naturalization Papers
  • Military ID Card
  • Employer's Photo ID (must have birth date)
  • Baptismal or other Church Record established by one year of age.

For previous marriages, the following is required:

  • Certified Copy of Death Certificate if last marriage ended in death
  • Certified Copy of Divorce Decree or Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage for any or all marriage(s) ended in divorce.


License Fee and Requirements

  • 24 hour waiting period
  • License is valid for 60 days beginning the day after it is issued
  • Any and all divorce decrees or certificates of dissolution of previous marriages are necessary
  • $40 license fee
  • $10 certified copy of license

These requirements are per the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section.

document Marriage License Application (46 KB)

pdf Request for Copy of Marriage License (41 KB)