Personal checks will not be accepted. Click the 'APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE' button below and complete the online application.Please make sure to submit the application upon completion. This page explains the procedure for obtaining a Marriage License from the Office of the New York City Clerk Vital Records Forms. Marriage License Application Online (Online Application Only); Obtain a Certified Vital Record Online (Birth, Death or Marriage Records) If the marriage has been dissolved, then each spouse may request a correction or amendment, but only to the information pertaining to that spouse. You cannot do a name change outside of taking your spouse's name, hyphenating, or altering to a middle name. Step 1: Complete page 2 of this form and include information for all required fields. • Reflect a court order name change on either spouses' name.