FAQs

Marriages

How long will it take to obtain the marriage license?

Issuance of a marriage license typically takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes.

When will I get my marriage license?

You will leave our office with the marriage license in hand, but the license itself won't be valid for 24 hours.

What information goes on the marriage license?
  • Current name
    • First, middle, last
  • Birth name, if different
  • Middle and surname after marriage (optional)
  • Social security number
  • Residential address
  • Date of birth
  • Sex (optional)
  • Employment
    • Job name or title
    • Type of industry or business name
  • Birthplace (city, state / country, if not USA)
  • Information about each parent
    • Full name at birth (first, middle, last)
    • Country of birth
  • Total number of marriages
  • Previous marriage information, if applicable
    • Reason previous marriage(s) ended - death, divorce, or annulment
    • Previous marriage(s) end date
    • Are former spouses still alive?
Is a blood test required for a marriage license?

A blood test is not required for a marriage license in New York. The Breitbard-Desmond pre-marital blood test bill aimed at preventing the spread of syphilis became a New York State law in 1938, but the law was repealed in 1985.