Apply For An Utica Marriage License
I want to get my marriage license in Utica, New York. Where can I go to apply?
All New York state marriage licenses are issued through a City Clerk’s office. A marriage license issued by a City Clerk’s office in the state of New York will be valid in any other city in the state. You can find the Utica City Clerk’s office in the Utica City Hall at 1 Kennedy Plaza in Utica. The City Clerk’s office phone number is (315) 792-0113; the office fax number is (315) 792-0220. You may also want to visit the Utica City Clerk’s office website at Utica Marriage License.
What are the legal requirements that I will need to meet to apply for a marriage license in Utica, New York?
First of all, you and the person that you are marrying must appear together in person at the City Clerk’s office. You will need to bring your certified birth certificate as well as a valid photo I.D. such as a driver’s license or a passport.
What are the legal requirements that I will need to meet to apply for a marriage license if I have been married before?
If you have been married before and the marriage was terminated by divorce or death, you will need to bring the divorce decree or the death certificate.
Will I need to have a blood test to apply for a marriage license in Utica, New York?
You will not need to have a blood test to apply for a marriage license in Utica. Blood tests are no longer required by law as part of the marriage license application in the state of New York.
What is the fee that I will need to pay for a marriage license at the Utica City Clerk’s office?
You will need to pay the marriage license fee of $40.00 at the Utica City Clerk’s office. The Utica City Clerk’s office accepts cash payments only.
What is the waiting period before I can be married in Utica, New York after I have been issued a marriage license?
There is a waiting period of 24 hours before you can be married in Utica, New York after you have been issued a marriage license.
How long do I have to use a marriage license issued by the Utica City Clerk’s office?
You have 60 days from the day that the license is issued by the Utica City Clerk’s office to use your marriage license. You need to have your wedding ceremony before your marriage license expires. If you are active military, your marriage license expires 180 days after the day that the license is issued.
Who is authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in Utica, New York?
Most religious leaders such as priests and rabbis, as well as judges and justices of the peace are authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in Utica, New York. If you have questions about who is authorized to perform your marriage ceremony, you may want to contact the Utica City Clerk’s office.
How do I get my marriage certificate in Utica, New York?
The Utica City Clerk’s office will issue your marriage certificate after your original marriage license has been returned to the office and recorded. You may want to visit or contact the Utica City Clerk’s office to learn more about how to order your marriage certificate.
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