Marriage Licenses
Forms and Applications
Ready to get married in New York State?
Are you getting married soon? Keep these thoughts in mind:
– Marriage licenses are only good for 60-days.
– New York State has a 24-hour waiting period between the license purchase and when you can get married.
Email clerk@vanburenny.gov to request marriage license appointment and information on requirements.
In order to apply for a marriage license you will need the following documents:
– A Driver’s License/Non-Driver’s ID Card or Passport.
– A Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate.
– Divorce Papers stamped with County Seal/Date Recorded or Death Certificate for ALL previous marriages.
– $40.00 fee in form of cash or credit, no checks are accepted for marriage licenses.
If you want to pay for your marriage certificate online go to Municipay – Town of Van Buren.
New York State now offers a One-Day Marriage Officiant License
Requirements for One-Day Marriage Officiant License:
– Must be at least 18 years old but do not need to a resident of New York State.
– License is good for only the ceremony you list on application.
– Application must be in same town/city clerk after parties apply for marriage license.
– $25.00 Fee
I got married in New York State, but I can’t find my Marriage Certificate
If you got married in New York State but can’t find your marriage certificate you will need to get a transcript (replacement) from where you applied for your license. If you applied in the Town of Van Buren, call the Town Clerk at (315)635-3010 to request a transcript. Each transcript (replacement) is $10.00 each. You can pick up the transcript in person or submit this form to request the transcript and we can mail it to you.
If you are looking for information for Apostille Certification (for those living outside the USA) please see this document.
Town Clerk Contact Information
- (315) 635-3010
- Clerk@vanburenny.gov
- Deputyclerk@vanburenny.gov
- Fax: (315) 635-8247
Office Information
- 7575 Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
- Operational Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM