| ~ New York State ~ ~ Marriage License Information ~ |
| Amanda and Jimmy Danced their first dance in New York Harbor with the Manhattan Skyline and the Statue of Liberty lighting up their night! |
| While the depths of love you and your beloved share run far deeper than mere words can ever hope to express, there is still the licensing and paperwork, held so dear by the laws of man and state, to be dealt with. Yes, ever since the beginning of time it seems that when it comes to marriage there was always a contract! |
| The New York State Marriage License "http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/vr/married.htm" This first link is to the New York State Department of Health and the Information there is straight from the horses mouth so to speak, on exactly what they accept and do not accept, and how to get married in New York State. The Cliff Notes: You need 2 forms of ID (see link above), proof of termination of any previous marriages (original with raised seal), The license is good for 60 days, but takes 24 hours to mature, NYC (City of NY City Clerk's Website) does NOT TAKE CASH $35.00 money order or certified check, LI it's $40.00 and cash is good - Where do you go? Click below for a list City and Town Hall Locations Changing Your Name Domestic Partnership http://www.cityclerknyc.com/MarriageBureau/index.htm This link is to the website of The City Clerk's Office. There's a link to the left called "domestic partnership" that defines what a domestic partnership is and gives the details on how to get one in NYC. In October of 2006 Suffolk County began a county wide registry. What does that mean? It means less benefits than a Civil Union, way less benefits than a Full Marriage, but it is some degree of protection and integration under the law. For details see the link below http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/Clerk/ACF147.pdf For more information call 631-852-2000 Some Honeymoon locations give you free stuff with proof that you are indeed on your Honeymoon. But never give anyone a copy of your license without first taking a big black magic marker to your mothers maiden name and your social security number. Everything needed for identity theft is on that document. Please be advised that there are precedent setting cases in New York State and Nationally, where thousands of couples who were married by internet ordained clergy, and others who had no physical congregation, or whose physical congregations did not meet the states criteria, were ruled never legally married, even after the certificate came from the state stating the opposite. See McKinney's Law, New York State Domestic Law, Ravenel vs Ravenel, or consult your lawyer for more details. I'm not trying to sell you anything, and I'm not suggesting that if you have chosen a friend to marry you that you change who you have performing the public celebration of your marriage. But the paperwork is another matter. Leaving a back door open is no way to enter into a life long commitment unless of course you are not sure that you want to be married. The fee at the City Clerks Office in Manhattan is $25.00 and most Long Island town clerks have a day where they will perform ceremonies for town residents. Babylon's is at no charge to the couple. Please call your local town hall for more details. Protect yourselves and your future by making this decision carefully... Where can you ask if I am legally able to marry you? There is no such thing as a State wide registration. NYC is the only place that actually checks an officiant's authority. I am registered with the City of New York - Office of the City Clerk as Officiant #9484 click here for documentation |
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