marriage license

cets1290 Posted: Apr 07, 2014 11:58 AM

marriage license

can you go to any town hall on LI for it? or if i live in the TOH do i need to go to that specific office? my fh works in hicksville so we thought we might just go to the town of oyster bay since it close, but wasn't sure if we could do that

thanks!

JaimeLin Posted: Apr 07, 2014 01:49 PM

marriage license

I'm pretty sure you can go to either one. I think you just need a birth certificate with the raised seal and ID.

simba301 Posted: Apr 07, 2014 02:29 PM

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Yes. You can go to any town hall, but you (or your officiant) has to mail the witnessed license back to the town hall where you applied for the license once the wedding ceremony has been performed. Certain towns (like Huntington) have extended night hours--but they only allow residents of that town to come in the evening. So, double check on the town's website before you go.

guitarstikibars Posted: Apr 07, 2014 04:07 PM

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Posted by simba301

Yes. You can go to any town hall, but you (or your officiant) has to mail the witnessed license back to the town hall where you applied for the license once the wedding ceremony has been performed. Certain towns (like Huntington) have extended night hours--but they only allow residents of that town to come in the evening. So, double check on the town's website before you go.

TY for this information!!

emmac Posted: Apr 07, 2014 08:09 PM

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I went to town of oyster bay town hall, it was quick and easy. They give you a self addressed envelope that they give you to the priest or officiant to sign and they mail it back to town halland I received my certificate in a week after our wedding

lizzyro Posted: Apr 07, 2014 08:48 PM

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I have to go out and do this soon so I'm glad to find this post

cets1290 Posted: Apr 07, 2014 09:48 PM

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Posted by lizzyro

I have to go out and do this soon so I'm glad to find this post

me too! I'm off for easter break because i'm a teacher, so i'm just gonna have my FH come meet me at the town hall on a random weekday around 2ish- his boss is gonna let him go a little early that day since the halls all close around 4

Mrs Posted: Apr 07, 2014 10:37 PM

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How long is the process? Can it be done on a lunch break?

cets1290 Posted: Apr 07, 2014 10:46 PM

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Posted by Mrs

How long is the process? Can it be done on a lunch break?

i've heard various stories lol- some said it's like 5 mins while others said they were there for awhile, so i guess you never know. It all depends on how crowded it is i guess.. so if it closes at 4 (most places close around then), plan to go around 2ish idk

MrsDtoBe Posted: Apr 08, 2014 10:05 AM

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I think you can go to any one. We went to TOH after I got out of work one day around 3 and it took us maybe 15 minutes. It all depends on the time of day that you go.

jlr5585 Posted: Apr 08, 2014 02:25 PM

marriage license

People may not know the answer to this but I'm from Long Island (town of oyster bay) but I'm getting married in Jersey...anyone have experience in marriage licenses for out of state weddings? Thanks

KTF11 Posted: Apr 08, 2014 04:20 PM

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Posted by jlr5585

People may not know the answer to this but I'm from Long Island (town of oyster bay) but I'm getting married in Jersey...anyone have experience in marriage licenses for out of state weddings? Thanks

http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/marriage_apply.shtml