Hey Ladies! I got a question about the marriage license...I always thought that you needed to get it from the town of which you live... either the bride or the groom. But I was just informed by a co-worker that you need to get it from the town in which you will get married in...is this true? Please, I had everything all set up and no one else said that i couldn't do that... Thanks!!
pa56
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For NY State, it's any town in the state.
The Marriage License Where do you get one? A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. The application for a license must be signed by both the bride and groom in the presence of the town or city clerk. A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the bride or groom. This applies even if the representative has been given the Power of Attorney. Notarized marriage license affidavits signed by the bride or groom cannot be substituted for their personal appearance.
Is there a waiting period? Yes. Although the marriage license is issued immediately, the marriage ceremony may not take place within 24 hours from the exact time that the license was issued. When both applicants are 16 years of age or older, the 24-hour waiting period may be waived by an order of a justice of the Supreme Court or a judge of the County Court of the county in which either the bride or groom resides. If either person is under 16 years of age, the order must be from the Family Court judge of the county in which the person under 16 years of age resides.
How long is the license valid? A marriage license is valid for 60 days, beginning the day after it is issued.
Awesome!!! Thanks soo much. Guess the co-worker was wrong! YAAY! Lol.
VeggieBride
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am i the only one that finds it gross that they list how persons under 16 yrs of age can get their license?
pa56
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Posted by Dani777
Awesome!!! Thanks soo much. Guess the co-worker was wrong! YAAY! Lol.
It depends on the state. I got married in NJ and I had to go to either the county where the wedding was or the county of my residency (if I was a NJ resident). I couldn't go to any random county.
Dani777
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Posted by VeggieBride
am i the only one that finds it gross that they list how persons under 16 yrs of age can get their license?
No - I find that totally gross as well.
Almostawife
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actually in NYS you can get married as young as 14 with courts & parental consent (I teach law). That is even sicker
KRISTIND
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Posted by pa56
Posted by Dani777
Awesome!!! Thanks soo much. Guess the co-worker was wrong! YAAY! Lol.
It depends on the state. I got married in NJ and I had to go to either the county where the wedding was or the county of my residency (if I was a NJ resident). I couldn't go to any random county.
2010 crasher im getting married in nj but im from ny what do i do?
pa56
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2010 crasher im getting married in nj but im from ny what do i do?
You have to go to the registrar in the county where the wedding will be.
