New York vital records · Marriage Records
New York Marriage Records
How to get a certified New York marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $30.00
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 20–27 weeks
- Processing time
- 6
- Offices issuing
- 6
- Counties
How to get a New York marriage certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the New York office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 6 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (DOH-4382) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $30.00 fee to New York State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records, New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Certification Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602.
New York marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $30
- Additional copy
- $30
- Rush fee
- Only available through Vitalchek online/phone orders ($15 per copy + processing fees)
- Processing time
- 10-12 weeks
- Rush processing
- Only available through vital check
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Other Person by Court Order
- Person on Record
- Spouse
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride Residence
- Bride's Date of Birth
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Certificate Number
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Groom Residence
- Groom's Date of Birth
- Local Registration Number
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Marriage
- Place where License Was Issued
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Non-Driver Photo ID
- Passport
Secondary ID
- Letter from Government Agency Dated Within Last 6 Months
- Telephone Bill
- Utility Bill
Notarization: Notarized statement for third parties from authorized person
New York State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records (NYSDOH-BVR)
- Address
- 800 North Pearl Street, Menands, NY, 12204
- Mailing
- New York State Department of Health Vital Records Certification Unit P.O. Box 2602 Albany, NY 12220-2602
- Phone
- (855) 322-1022
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- NA* (see note in address)
Skip the trip. Order a New York marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in New York: county offices
6 offices in 6 New York counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $30.00.
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga County Clerk Office 160 Genesee St, Auburn · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cayuga | 315-253-1037 | $22.00 |
| Delaware County Clerk Court House Square, Delhi · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Delaware | 607-832-5700 | $5.00 |
| Dutchess County Clerk 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Dutchess | 845-486-2120 or 866-694-4700 | $5.00 |
| Erie County Clerk 92 Franklin St, Buffalo · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Erie | (716) 858-8785 | $5.00 |
| New York City Clerk 141 Worth Street, Manhattan · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | New York | — | $15.00 |
| Schuyler County Clerk 105 Ninth St. Unit 8, Watkins Glen · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Schuyler | (607) 535-8133 | $5.00 |
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New York marriage certificate FAQs
How much does a New York marriage certificate cost?
A certified New York marriage certificate costs $30.00 ($30), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $30. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $5.00 and $22.00.
How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in New York?
Standard processing is 10-12 weeks. Expedited service: Only available through vital check (Only available through Vitalchek online/phone orders ($15 per copy + processing fees)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a marriage certificate in New York?
6 New York offices across 6 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (New York State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request a New York marriage certificate?
New York issues certified copies to: Other Person by Court Order, Person on Record, Spouse. Records become public after 50 years.
What ID do I need for a New York marriage certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Non-Driver Photo ID, Passport. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Letter from Government Agency Dated Within Last 6 Months, Telephone Bill, Utility Bill.
Can I order a New York marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your New York marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: NY Freedom of Information Law (FOIL NY). Fees and processing times are set by New York and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.