Marriage Licenses
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. (Different rules apply to New York City.)
Fee: $40.00 (includes your marriage certificate)
Waiting Period: 24 hours from time license is issued.
Expires: 60 days, beginning the day after license is issued. (Extended to 180 days for active duty military)
Required Documentation: Birth Certificate; 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 $10.00 when requesting a copy from the Groton Town Clerk. If you do not know where your license was issued you may have to apply to the New York State Department of Health for a copy. The cost of a copy from the State usually costs more than one from your Town Clerk.
Form to request a copy of your marriage certificate from Groton Clerk
Request a copy of your marriage certificate from the New York State Department of Health
