How to Get Married in Queens, New York
If you want a New York City wedding with a great view of Manhattan in the background, consider planning your wedding in Queens. With a marriage license issued anywhere in the state of New York and a clergy member or public official to perform the ceremony, you can plan a wedding or simply perform the marriage with you, your spouse and at least one witness. Keep your marriage tasteful and simple.
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Apply for a New York State marriage license in any town in the state of New York at the city clerk's office. In Queens, the clerk's office is located at Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens. Reach the office by phone at 718- 286-2829.
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Appear in person with your fiancee at least 24 hours before your wedding to obtain the license. The license will be valid for 60 days after you apply.
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Present proof of age and proof of identity to obtain the marriage license. If you have been previously married, bring the paperwork explaining your marital status with you.
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Choose the names that will appear on your marriage license. Both future spouses have the legal right to change their names to reflect their marriage; each of you may also decide to keep your own name. Whatever surname(s) you choose will be reflected on the marriage license.
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Pay the fee for a marriage license, which is accepted only by a money order made out to the clerk's office. Contact the New York City Marriage Bureau in the Resources for the current fee.
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Hire a certified clergy member or a government official to perform the marriage ceremony. Any judge, justice, mayor or other public official can perform your ceremony, in addition to an ordained member of any recognized faith tradition, as long as the officiant is registered with the City of New York to perform marriages.
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Gather witnesses for your marriage. You must have at least one witness who would be able to testify in court that you and your spouse took each other as husband and wife.
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Sign the marriage certificate with your spouse, officiant and the witness after finishing the ceremony.
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References
- New York State Department of Health: Getting Married in New York State
- New York City Department of Records: Frequently Asked Questions
- Interfaith and Non-Denomenational Weddings with Rev. Laurie Sue: How to Get Your Marriage License in New York City
- Wedding Goddess: How to Get Your Marriage License in New York City
Resources
- Photo Credit the marriage image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
