Below is some helpful information for planning your special day.

Before doing anything, it is important to ensure that you have a valid Marriage License issued by a County Clerk in the State of NY. A Marriage License is valid for 60 days, but the couple must wait 24 hours after issuance before having the actual ceremony.

You may obtain a license from any NYS County Clerk’s office. Below is the link for the NYC Clerk’s Marriage Bureau.

http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/html/marriage/license.shtml

If you are planning on having your ceremony in a city or state park, landmark, or other public place, it is important to check to see if any special permits are required. Most public places require permits for holding events, and some may even require special permits for photography or videography.