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We are affiliated with the Historical Chapel in Woodbury, NY specializing in non- denominational and inter-faith ceremonies.
 

Questions About Getting Married in New York State
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, it is valid
Q. How much does a New York Marriage License Cost?

A. A New York Marriage License can be purchased (By Money Order ONLY Payable to the NYC City Clerk) for $35 For a Listing of County Clerks, please CLICK HERE

Q. Do the bride and groom both have to be present while filing for the Marriage License Application?
A. Yes. The 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
Q. What if a partner was married previously?
A. If you have previous marriages, make sure you provide all information regarding those previous marriages (i.e. the degree date) when applying
Q. Is a pre-marital physical exam required?
A. No pre-marital examination or 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. 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 15 people attending your service OR have a professional photographer on site, a permit is required.
For any subsequent questions, please consult the City Clerk's Website
Questions About NY Marriage's Services
Q. Do you typically meet with couples before the ceremony?
A. I usually like to meet with the couple before the ceremony to gain a better perspective as to who they are as people and couple and get their feedback on how they envision their ceremony. However, there are many instances where 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. Can you supply us with a chapel?
A. Yes. We are affiliated and have conducted numerous ceremonies at the Historical Chapel in Woodbury, New York. Just let us know the date you had in mind and we will book the chapel for you accordingly. 
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. PLEASE NO PERSONAL CHECKS. 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. NY Marriages will issue a temporary wedding certicate for novelty purposes. 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.
Please feel free to email us with any subsequent questions you may have