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Q. Do we have to be New York residents to be legally married in New York?
A. No, as long as your wedding officiant is registered in New York and is a full-time New York Resident, your marriage is valid.

Q. How much does a New York Marriage License Cost?
A. A New York Marriage License can be purchased for $35 -- Payable by money order or credit card. PLEASE NOTE - CLERKS ON LONG ISLAND CHARGE $40 and accept any form of Payment.

Q. Do the bride and groom both have to be present while filing for the Marriage License Application?
A. Yes, the Affidavit and Application for a marriage license in New York must be signed by both the bride and groom in the presence of the issuing clerk. For a listng of all of the Clerks in New York State, please click here.

Q. What if a partner was married previously?
A. If you have previous marriages, make sure you provide all ORIGINAL documentation regarding those previous marriages (i.e. the decree date) when applying.
Q. Is a pre-marital physical exam or blood test required?
A. No, neither a pre-marital examination nor blood test is required to obtain a marriage license in New York State.
Q. What is the legal age of consent for to people to wed in New York?
A. If both applicants are 18 years of age or older, no parental consent is required.
Q. How soon can we get married after visiting the City Clerk's Office?
A. Marriage Licenses are issued to you on the day you purchase them and are valid for 60 DAYS except for active military personnel, for whom the validity runs for 180 days. PLEASE NOTE: You must wait at least 24 HOURS from the license's issuance time to get married.
Q. Do we need a permit to conduct a wedding ceremony in Central Park?
A. If you have over 20 people attending your service OR have a professional photographer on site, a permit fee of $25 is required.
For any subsequent questions, please consult the City Clerk's Website
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Q. Do you typically meet with couples before the ceremony?
A. I prefer to meet with the couple before the ceremony to gain a better perspective as to who they are as individuals as well as a couple and get their feedback on how they envision their ceremony. However, there are many instances where time and/or scheduling constraints prevent this meeting from occurring.
Q. Is there a deposit due?
A. Yes. When you request NY Marriages to hold a date in reservation for your ceremony that time slot is blocked out explicitly for planning and conducting your service. Therefore, NY Marriages requires a 50% desposit for this reservation.
Q. Is there a contract to sign?
A. Yes, there is a contract to sign protecting your rights as a consumer.
NOTE: Be wary of Wedding Vendors who do not offer a contract
Q. What are the acceptable forms of payment and when's it due?
A. Cash is preferred, but we do accept certified bank checks and money orders as valid forms of payment. The balance due should be paid before the start of the wedding service when all paperwork (i.e. the signing of the license by the couple and 1 witness) will be completed as well.
Q. What happens after the ceremony?
A. Following the ceremony, NY Marriages will mail all pertinent documentation to the City Clerk's office and the couple should expect to receive their Official New York State Marriage License within four to six weeks. We scan a copy the next business day and send it to you in an email for your own records.
Q. I have other quotes from officiants that are lower. Is there really a difference?
A. A resounding yes. While there are other officiants out there who promise you the same level of service, we have heard from a multitude of brides how these so-called expert's lack of experience was evident to them as well as all their guests during the ceremony. There is no substitute for over a decade of public-speaking and writing experience which is what you have working for you when you hire a New York Marriage wedding officiant. Case in point, a bride that hired us was getting married at a catering hall where we have done several weddings. Our experience gave us the forsight to know that at that particular venue they have no outdoor PA Systems. So, we knew enough to bring our portable PA System. This is but a minor example of what can possible go wrong when you . What do you do if the officiant marrying you is not familiar with the marriage laws in New York State?
Q. Isn't it just easier to go with the officiant the catering hall recommends?
A. It is easier, but it comes with a huge caveat. Please be very aware that the officiants recommended by halls more often than not are looking to do the least amount of work possible for you as a client. Why? Quite simply, they have no incentive to work harder for you because they know they will still be getting subsequent referrals whether they treat you well or not. We have encountered couples whom have told us about their experiences regarding "house officiants" not wanting to meet couples before the ceremony or refusing to deviate from their script. We are not affilitated with any venues whatsoever depsite numerous requests to represent some fine establishments. So, we have a vested interest in fulfilling your needs and giving you not only the ceremony you want, but deserve. Call or email New York Marriages today and let us show you firsthand why NY Marriages is in a class all to itself..
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