If you intend to be married in New York State you must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state.

Fee: $40.00 (includes your marriage certificate)

Waiting Period: 24 hours from the time license is issued.

Expires: 60 days, beginning the day after license is issued. (Extended to 180 days for active duty military)

Required Documents: Birth Certificate or Driver’s License, picture identification: copies of ALL divorce decrees.

Replacement of lost marriage certificate: Replacements are made by the clerk in the town or city where you bought your license. The fee is $30.00 when requesting a copy from the Ulysses Town Clerk. If you do not know where your license was issued you may have to apply to New York State for a copy. The cost of a copy from the State usually costs more than one from your Clerk.

Request for a Copy of Marriage Certificate from Town of Ulysses - call 607-387-5767 or email: touclerk@twcny.rr.com

Requesting copies of Marriage Certificate from the NYS Department of Health - www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/