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NYS Marriage Certificate vs. NYC Records: Where to Apply?

A New York State marriage certificate covers all marriages outside the five New York City boroughs.

Marriage records in NYC (Manhattan, Kings/Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Richmond/Staten Island) are not maintained by the state. Instead, you must apply to the NYC Clerk’s Office.

Copies of New York State marriage certificates are issued by the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Certification Unit. This office maintains records from 1881 to present for marriages outside New York City.

You can also get a copy from the town or city clerk where the marriage license was originally purchased. For pre-1914 records from Albany, Buffalo, or Yonkers, contact the relevant city clerk directly.

Who Can Order a Marriage Certificate in NY?

In New York State, access to certified marriage certificates is restricted. A certified copy is usually available only to certain people, including:

Either spouse named on the marriage certificate
Other individuals with documented judicial or other proper purpose
Applicants with a New York State court order

All applications must include identification: either a valid photo ID or two documents showing your name and address.

Accepted IDs include a driver’s license, a state-issued nondriver ID, a passport, or a U.S. military photo ID. If you’re submitting documents instead, you need to provide utility or telephone bills or government correspondence dated within the last six months.

New York vital records are not open public records. They cannot be requested through Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, so you must use the official marriage certificate request process and meet the eligibility rules.

Genealogy copies are available if the record is at least 50 years old and both spouses are deceased. Direct-line descendants can bypass the 50-year limit if they provide proof of their relationship and the death of both spouses.

How to Request Your Marriage Certificate in New York Online

To order a New York State marriage certificate online, follow these steps:

Complete your online application: Provide the names of both spouses, the marriage date, and the location
Submit payment: Use a personal check, postal money order, or certified check payable to “NYS Department of Health.” International payments must be in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank or by international money order
Receive your New York State marriage certificate: Online orders are usually faster than mail requests. You’ll receive your approved certified marriage certificate copy at your home address

How to Request a New York Marriage Certificate by Mail

You can also request a certified marriage certificate copy by mail from the New York State Department of Health.

For a mail request, prepare:

Completed marriage certificate application
Photocopy of your ID
Payment of the processing fees
Documentation showing proper purpose, if you’re not a spouse listed on the record

Payment by mail may be made by certified or personal check, or by postal money order, payable to “NYS Department of Health.” Don’t send cash. The fee is $30 per certified copy.

Mail requests should be sent to:

New York State Department of Health Vital Records Certification Unit P.O. Box 2602 Albany, NY 12220-2602

Serving All NY State Town and City Clerks (Outside NYC)

For a NYS marriage certificate, you can request the record from the town or city clerk where the original marriage license was purchased.

The clerk can also issue corrected certificates if a name or gender amendment is needed, based on proper documentation. Walk-in and mail requests are usually accepted.

Local clerk requests may be useful if you know exactly where the license was purchased. Fees, accepted ID, ordering methods, and processing times can vary by clerk's office, so check the local requirements before ordering.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NY Marriage Certificates

Do I apply at the State Department of Health or the local clerk?

Apply to the New York State Department of Health if the marriage license was purchased in New York State outside New York City.

You can also request the certificate from the town or city clerk where the original license was purchased. For NYC borough records, contact the New York City Clerk.
How long does it take to get a New York marriage certificate?

Regular mail requests to the New York State Department of Health are processed in 10 to 12 weeks. Online and phone requests are generally processed within 5 to 10 business days. Mailing time isn’t included in these estimates.
What information is needed to find a NY marriage certificate?

You usually need both spouses’ names, the marriage date or approximate date, and the town or city where the marriage license was purchased. You also need a personal photo ID and proof of eligibility to request the record.

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