Marriage License

Buttafli1277 Posted: Nov 13, 2002 10:52 PM

Marriage License

I was wondering how many days before the wedding do I have to go to the court house to get a license? I probably have to take off from work for this depending on how many days I have.

AmyKay Posted: Nov 13, 2002 10:54 PM

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within two months of your wedding date! Check with your town hall, they might have a late night!

anne Posted: Nov 14, 2002 07:52 AM

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Yup -- it is within 60 days - but, I think that you need to have it no less than 24 0r 48 hours before the actual ceremony.

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Nov 14, 2002 08:38 AM

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So it is good for 60 days? Another stupid question, do both of you have to be there to get the license or can one person go with all of the documents?

anne Posted: Nov 14, 2002 08:44 AM

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Yes, it is good for that entire time frame .. And, yes you both have to be present with your documents in hand!

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Nov 14, 2002 08:48 AM

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great - my church insists we have the license to them by NO LESS than 1 week and FH is out of state and won't be able to come home until the monday before the wedding which they tell me is too late - looks like we will have to make an additional trip home to get it.
Do you know if they are they 9-5 or what hours you can get the license?

MarchBride Posted: Nov 14, 2002 03:43 PM

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The hours depend on which town office you go to. I know that the Town of Islip is open from 8:30 - 4:30 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and 8:30 - 7:30 on Tuesday.

It is probably a good idea to call the office beforehand and verify their document requirements. The Town of Brookhaven requires birth certificates (or passports), while the Town of Islip only requires a driver's license.

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Nov 14, 2002 03:45 PM

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thank you very much!

anne Posted: Nov 14, 2002 03:48 PM

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Yup - The different offices have different time... That is so bizarre that the church requires it a week ahead of time - can you call and explain that your FI is out of town?

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Nov 14, 2002 04:13 PM

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They claim they have strict rules and won't bend. It is the same principle that they let my my stepgrandfathers son get married and do their course by correspondence b/c they live across the country but we HAVE to attend a one day course IN PERSON. (oh and the course is held only 4 times a year (Begining of dec., march, beg of May and Sept.) the may and dec are generally finals time and the other times he is in school so now he will have to pay $200 to fly here (but I get to see him ) and another $100 just to take the course.
Now I know why people put a thread about why do people get married at the reception site.

anne Posted: Nov 14, 2002 04:17 PM

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I know ..... The rules that each church has can be a tad bit over the top! Don't get me started...

Buttafli1277 Posted: Nov 14, 2002 10:57 PM

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Thanx for the info.. I was wondering if anyone knew what documents you need to bring with you?

anne Posted: Nov 15, 2002 07:52 AM

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You need two forms of ID per person - one of them has to have a picture, and both forms of ID need to have your birthdate... We used our driver's licenses and passports.

We went to Manhasset town hall and just as an FYI, they would not take a personal check (even though it said so on their website) -

ChristineC68 Posted: Nov 15, 2002 09:00 AM

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Definitely call before you go. One town hall website said a driver's license and something with your SS was enough. I called to confirm the hours and they said we HAD to have an original birth certificate and drivers license.