New York City, New York
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New York City marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in New York City, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $35, payable by credit card, debit card (Visa or MasterCard) or money order made out to the City Clerk. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 24 hours between receiving the license and the ceremony. A judicial waiver from the County Clerk can shorten it and costs nothing. |
| License validity | 60 days (180 days for active-duty military). The license is valid anywhere in New York State, but not outside it. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid, unexpired photo ID for both applicants (driver's license or non-driver ID, IDNYC, U.S. military ID, passport from any country, and a short list of immigration documents). Details of previous marriages and final divorce decrees where applicable. |
| Where & how to apply | Book an in-person or virtual appointment through Project Cupid (nyc.gov/cupid). Both spouses must attend. No walk-ins. |
Full New York City marriage license guide →
New York rules that apply in New York City
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 New York City is $35. 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 15% of them. See fees state by state →
New York City 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 |
|---|---|
| Erie County | $40 standard |
| Westchester County | $40 standard |
| Nassau County | $40 standard |
| Suffolk County | $40 standard |
More: all New York marriage license requirements · getting married in a different county.