Marriage License

KarAnthony Posted: Apr 18, 2006 03:22 PM

Marriage License

Where do you apply for one, and how early do you go for it?

Thanks!

MissingTheBGene Posted: Apr 18, 2006 03:24 PM

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We just got ours yesterday. We were there 15 minutes before they opened, and we were the first there. It took us about 20 minutes, you needed to fill out a form, they typed it up, you look it over, sign, pay and you're on your way.

We went to Manhasset Town Hall, it was so fast, I was worried we would be there for half the day.

KarAnthony Posted: Apr 18, 2006 03:25 PM

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Do you have to go in the town you live in, or are getting married in???

kmkelly Posted: Apr 18, 2006 03:29 PM

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I don't think it matters where you go as long as it's withing the state. And license is only good for 60 days, so for you it's too early yet. I have my calendar marked for 4/26 (my date is June 25th), that's the first day I can go.

KarAnthony Posted: Apr 18, 2006 03:30 PM

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Thanks!

FallBride05 Posted: Apr 18, 2006 03:31 PM

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From LIW Planning Section:

NYS Marriage Lic.

evnme Posted: Apr 18, 2006 04:26 PM

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u can go to any town hall in the state u're getting married in.
u can go anytime between 60 days up to 2 days b4 your wedding.

we went to the town of hempstead. they asked for 2 forms of id and 1 had to be photo. we brought our drivers lisences and passports. it costs $40 in cash, check or money order.

go mid-week if u can. it's very hectic on mon and fri.

HTH

tracie143 Posted: Apr 20, 2006 01:28 PM

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Do you need to bring ID or anything

johnsae Posted: Apr 20, 2006 01:30 PM

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Posted by tracie143

Do you need to bring ID or anything

yes, a driver's license works

esb980 Posted: Apr 20, 2006 01:39 PM

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Posted by johnsae

Posted by tracie143

Do you need to bring ID or anything

yes, a driver's license works

And a birth certificate

bell72206 Posted: Apr 20, 2006 01:41 PM

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When I called Islip they told us we had to bring original birth certificate with the raised seal and driver's license. So you should call your town hall in advance to make sure what ID they want.

Good Luck.

BHW Posted: Apr 20, 2006 02:25 PM

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Each town hall has a different requirement so call beforehand and find out what you need to bring. In NYC, all we needed was 1 form of photo id (driver's license or passport) - no birth certificate. you also need a money order although some places might take checks or cash.

GeorgeGiuliana Posted: Apr 20, 2006 02:29 PM

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Posted by MissingTheBGene

We just got ours yesterday. We were there 15 minutes before they opened, and we were the first there. It took us about 20 minutes, you needed to fill out a form, they typed it up, you look it over, sign, pay and you're on your way.

We went to Manhasset Town Hall, it was so fast, I was worried we would be there for half the day.

I went to Manhasset to and it was totally empty on a Thursday around 11am. I was shocked because I heard stories of how long it took som people.

We had to have our license and birth certificate and it was $40 cash. Typing it up took the longest time and then printing it out.