New York Marriage Records

To begin, add a marriage record or view a list of locations and resources for New York marriage records.

New York marriage records, like other New York vital records, can often be a tad tricky to track down. The main reason for this is that New York City and the rest of New York State keep their records in entirely different places. State records are under the jurisdiction of the Vital Records Section of the New York State Department of Health.

In New York City, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has records from 1910 to the present, while older records are kept by the New York City Municipal Archives. As if this wasn't confusing enough, each of these agencies have different policies and procedures for getting the marriage records you need. This complex system of record storage means that finding the right office to petition for a specific record can sometimes be difficult.

One easy solution is to try using an online public records locater. This can help you find the New York marriage records you're searching for by checking only one source-an easy-to-use website that does a lot of the hard work for you.

To receive a marriage record fill out the New York Marriage Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

New York marriage certificates are available from the year 1880 to the present. The fee is $5.00, and you must show government issued ID. You may pay by personal check or money order. You may also apply at the city clerk in the city where the marriage license was issued. For more information visit: New York State Department of Health