Apply For A Schenectady Marriage License
Where can my fiancé and I apply for a marriage license in Schenectady, New York?
The Schenectady City Clerk’s office issues marriage licenses, although you may choose to go to any City or Town Clerk’s office in the state of New York to apply for your marriage license. You will find the Schenectady City Clerk’s office in Room 107 at Schenectady City Hall. Schenectady City Hall is located at 105 Jay Street in Schenectady. The office phone number is 382-5199 ex. 5303. The City Clerk’s office website that has information about marriage licenses can be accessed at Schenectady Marriage License.
What legal requirements should my fiancé and I prepare to meet to receive our marriage license in Schenectady, New York?
To receive your marriage license, you and your fiancé need to appear together at the Schenectady City Clerk’s office. At the City Clerk’s office, you need to present a certified, long form copy of your birth certificate as well as a photo I.D. such as a driver’s license or a passport. You cannot be issued a marriage license without parental consent if you are under 18 years of age. If you have been married previously and the marriage terminated in divorce or death of a spouse, you need to bring the relevant documentation, such as a divorce decree or death certificate when you apply for a marriage license at the Schenectady City Clerk’s office.
Should my fiancé and I have physical examinations before we apply for our marriage license in Schenectady, New York?
You do not have to have physical examinations or blood test results to apply for a marriage license in the state of New York.
How much do we need to pay for our marriage license at the Schenectady City Clerk’s office?
You need to pay the $40.00 marriage license fee at the Schenectady City Clerk’s office in order to receive your marriage license. You may choose to pay with cash, money order, or Visa or MasterCard. The Schenectady City Clerk’s office does not accept personal checks.
What is the waiting period once we have received our marriage license from the Schenectady City Clerk’s office?
The waiting period is 24 hours. Your marriage license becomes valid 24 hours after the exact time that the license is issued and will be valid anywhere in New York State.
When will our Schenectady marriage license stop being valid?
Your marriage license from the Schenectady City Clerk’s office will expire 60 days after the day that the license was issued. If you or your fiancé are active military, your marriage license will expire 180 days after the day that the license was issued by the Schenectady City Clerk’s office.
Who can we ask to perform our Schenectady wedding ceremony?
You can ask any authorized person to perform your Schenectady wedding ceremony. An authorized person could be a religious leader or clergy member, such as a priest, rabbi, or minister, or a judge or justice of the peace. The Schenectady City Clerk’s office can advise you if you have questions about who can perform your wedding ceremony.
How do we receive our marriage certificate in Schenectady, New York?
The Schenectady City Clerk’s office will issue your marriage certificate once your original marriage license has been signed and recorded. The fee is $10.00 per certified copy.
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