Westchester County, New York
County clerk guides for Westchester County.
Westchester County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Westchester County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $40, the standard fee for licenses issued outside New York City. |
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| Waiting period | 24 hours after issuance (New York statewide rule), waivable only with a judicial waiver. |
| License validity | 60 days, beginning the day after issuance (New York statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Proof of age and valid photo identification for both applicants; parental consent if either applicant is under 18. If either applicant was previously married, bring the divorce decree or a death certificate for the prior spouse. |
| Where & how to apply | Apply in person, together, at any city, town or village clerk's office in New York State — for example, the White Plains City Clerk. Both applicants must sign the application in front of the clerk. |
Full Westchester County marriage license guide →
New York rules that apply in Westchester County
These come from New York state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18. New York eliminated marriage under 18 for all minors in 2021 (no parental or judicial consent exception).
- Waiting period: 24 hours after the license is issued, waivable only by a judicial waiver from a judge.
- License validity: 60 days, beginning the day after issuance.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Westchester County is $40. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 20% of them. See fees state by state →
Westchester County vs. other New York counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the New York counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| New York City | $35 standard |
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| Erie County | $40 standard |
| Westchester County | $40 standard |
| Nassau County | $40 standard |
| Suffolk County | $40 standard |
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