New York Marriage Records:
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How to Get a New York Marriage Certificate:
(GenWed does not sell marriage certificates! This information is provided only to explain the different kinds of marriage records to be had, who has them and how to get them.)
Records are available for marriages which took place in New York State (outside of New York City) from 1881 with the exception of Albany, Buffalo, and Yonkers, which start in 1914. For
certificates dating prior to these dates, contact the city clerk in the town where the marriage took place. (I suggest contacting the city clerks anyway for faster service.)
Certified copies of New York marriage records:
The fee for a certified copy of a marriage certificate is $30.00 per copy. Additional fees may apply. Records are available from 1881. More
information - Marriage Certificates - New York State Department of HealthRestrictions:
Only the bride, groom, or other persons who have a documented judicial or other proper purpose (New York State Court Order) may order a certified copy of a marriage record.
Information needed to locate a marriage record:
- Groom's Full Name
- Groom's Date of Birth
- Bride's Full Maiden Name
- Bride's Date of Birth
- Residence of Bride and Groom
- Date of Marriage
- Place of Marriage
- Purpose for which record is required
- Proof of your relationship to these individuals may be required.
- Proof of Identity
By Mail:
Certification Unit
Vital Records Section
2nd Floor
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602 Priority handling only:
New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Section
Certification Unit
800 North Pearl Street
Menands, NY 12204 More information on ordering by mail
In Person:
800 North Pearl Street
2nd Floor
Menands, NY 12204 Order Electronically: You may order certificates for marriage records (before 1936) through a service provider using a credit card. Note that there are additional fees for
using this service.
For more information on certified marriage certificates and to check the current status of fees call (518) 474-3075.
For divorce records, contact the County Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. Cost will vary.
Genealogical copies of New York marriage certificates:
Uncertified marriage certificate copies are available if they are 50 years old or older, and the bride and groom are both known to be deceased.
The 50 year requirement is waived if the person requesting the copy is a direct-line ancestor and supplies proof of the death of the bride and groom.
The fee for a genealogy marriage certificate is $22.00 for a three year search. Additional fees for more years searched may apply.
Information needed for a genealogical marriage record:
- Groom's Full Name
- Bride's Full Maiden Name
- Date of Marriage
- Place of Marriage
- State file # if known
By Mail:
Mail your completed application to:
Genealogy Unit
Vital Records Section
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602
In Person:
800 North Pearl Street
2nd Floor
Menands, NY 12204 Order Electronically: You may order certificates for marriage records (before 1936) through a service provider (Order
Certificates) using a credit card. Note that there are additional fees for using this service.
More information - Genealogy Records & Resources
New York City is divided into five boroughs, Manhattan, Kings, Queens, the Bronx [Brooklyn], and Staten Island [Richmond]. For city clerk addresses, see the county
pages.
- New York City marriage records filed prior to 1930 are on file with the NYC Municipal Archives, and may be requested in person or by mail [Form
and Instructions].
Mailing address:
NYC Dept. of Records
& Information Services
31 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007 Physical address:
NYC Municipal Archives
31 Chambers Street
Room 103
New York, NY 10007
Directions More information
For more information and to check the current status of fees call (212) 788-8580. Also see:
Restrictions: Only the bride, groom, or other persons who have a documented judicial or other proper purpose (New York State Court Order) may order a certified copy of a
marriage record. New York City Division of Vital Records
Dept of Health
125 Worth Street, Rm #133
New York City, NY 10013
(212) 788-4520
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