Marriage License Cost

All counties · New York

Marriage license in New York City, New York

$35License fee

The fee for a Marriage License is $35.1

The details

Waiting period
The ceremony must take place at least 24 hours after you receive the license. A judge can grant a waiver.1
How long it is valid
Usually valid for 60 days, or 180 days for active military.1
What to bring
Proper, valid ID and payment by card or money order at your appointment.1
Do both partners need to be there
Yes. Both must appear in person, or use a virtual Project Cupid appointment. Walk ins are not allowed.12
Who can officiate
The officiant must return the license within 5 business days.1

The sources we read do not say: discounts (for example premarital course).

Kings County (Brooklyn) licenses are issued by the NYC City Clerk. The fee comes from the city's official 311 page.

Sources

  1. Marriage License, NYC311, City of New York, checked 1 November 2026
  2. Getting Married, Office of the City Clerk, New York City, checked 1 November 2026

Checked 1 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a source used only because the official page could not be read.