It is preferred the couple make an appointment with the Rossie Town Clerk to ensure the clerk is available to assist with your Marriage License.
Where do you get a Marriage License?
A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. The application for a license must be signed by both applicants in the presence of the clerk. A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the applicant. This applies even if the representative has been given Power of Attorney.
Is there a waiting period?
Yes. Although the marriage license is issued immediately, the marriage ceremony many NOT take place within 24 hours from the exact time that the license was issued.
How long is the license valid?
A marriage license is valid for 60 calendar days, beginning the day after it is issued.
Cost:
$40.00
You can pay with cash, check or money order. Please note that the Town of Rossie does NOT currently accept credit card payments.
Proof of Age and Identity:
New York State Department of Health requires Proof of Age and Identity:
Both parties need to bring
1. Birth Certificate
2. Driver’s License/Photo ID/Passport
Previously Married
Information regarding previous marriages must be furnished in the application for a marriage license. This includes whether the former spouse or spouses are living, and whether the applicants are divorced. A certified copy of the Decree of Divorce or a certified death certificate is required by the clerk issuing the marriage license.
Witness:
There is NO minimum age for a witness. However, in selecting a witness, choose at least one person who you feel would be competent to testify in a court proceeding as to what he or she witnessed.