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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.

However, as of June 25th, 2022, virtual ceremonies are no longer available through New York's local office. Currently, the Project Cupid initiative, which is the official online marriage license application system, only facilitates scheduling for in-person marriage licenses and ceremonies.

The couple must have the ceremony in New York for the license to be valid. After the ceremony, the couple must file the completed license with the issuing clerk and, within 15 days, they will receive a Certificate of Marriage. If a license is not filed, there is no legal marriage.

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.

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.

If you provide all necessary documents, you will get a Marriage License on the same day. If your appointment was online, your Cupid account will have a digital download. Identification Documents that are accepted: Driver's license (from the United States or one of its territories)