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Yes, there is a waiting period. Once you obtain your Marriage License, you must wait a full 24 hours before your Marriage Ceremony can be performed unless you obtain a Judicial Waiver. How long is the Marriage License valid? A Marriage License is valid for 60 days, beginning the day after it is issued.

Beginning on March 28, 2023, any person eighteen years old and over can solemnize a Marriage Ceremony in New York State after obtaining a One-Day Marriage Officiant License from the Office of the City Clerk. A One-Day Marriage Officiant does not have to be a resident of the City of New York or New York State.

Marraige Ceremonies are available by appointment at nyc.gov/cupid. You and your prospective spouse must arrive together with the same proper identification you brought when you obtained your Marriage License. You and your prospective spouse must have at least one witness, who must be 18 years of age or over.

Can my online ordained officiant legally perform my wedding ceremony? Yes, as long as they get a single use permit as as described in NY State Legislation A06300. The permit, never before available to online officiants, makes it legal for them to sign the license.

You and your prospective spouse must have one form of proper identification in order to apply for a Marriage License. State law also requires documentation of proof of age. Since all forms of proper identification are also acceptable proof of age, holders of proper identification will not need additional documentation.

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 applicants in the presence of the town or city clerk. A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the applicant.