The Town Clerk issues marriage licenses, by appointment, during regular business hours. Both parties must be present.
Requirements: If neither the bride nor the groom has been married previously:
- $35.00, payable in cash
- The birth certificates of both parties, plus their driver’s licenses, passports, or other acceptable form of picture identification
If either the bride or the groom has been married previously:
- $35.00, payable in cash
- The birth certificates of both parties, plus their driver’s licenses, passports, or other acceptable form of picture identification
- If the most recent marriage ended in death, a certified copy of the death certificate, or;
- If the most recent marriage ended in divorce, a copy of the decree of divorce, stamped to show when and where it was filed
- The dates and locations for the termination of all previous marriages.
There is a 24-hour waiting period after the license is issued during which time the marriage cannot take place. The license is valid for 60 days and may be used anywhere in New York State.
Couples who obtained their marriage license in DeWitt may purchase additional Transcripts of Marriage.
Requirements:
- $5.00, payable in cash
- The individual requesting the transcript must be either the bride or groom
- Valid picture identification
New York State Department of Health http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/vr/forms/marriage.htm |