Do I need a notary for the marriage license application?

No. Applicants and the identifying witness sign an oath or affirmation before the registrar; the document does not require a notary.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant details, current residence, domestic status, ceremony plans, and identifying witness information, followed by signatures and an oath or affirmation.

Is proof of a prior marriage or civil union mentioned?

Yes. For a remarriage or reaffirmation of civil union, the form says proof of the previous marriage or civil union must be submitted.

West New York, MT · Hudson County

No notary required

Marriage License Application

Applicants use this application to provide information and declarations for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of civil union license.

What this form is

This application collects information from both applicants and an identifying witness for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of civil union license. Applicants provide personal, residence, and prior relationship details, along with the intended ceremony municipality and date; the witness answers questions about the applicants. For remarriage or reaffirmation, the form notes that proof of the previous marriage or civil union must be submitted.

Who needs it

People applying for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of civil union license complete this application with an identifying witness.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; applicants and the identifying witness swear or affirm their answers before the registrar.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the marriage license application PDF.
2
Complete Applicant Information
Applicants provide the requested personal, residence, relationship, and ceremony details.
3
Complete Witness Declaration
Have the identifying witness fill in their information and answer the questions on the form.
4
Gather Supporting Proof
For remarriage or reaffirmation of civil union, gather proof of the previous marriage or civil union.
5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the marriage license application?: No. Applicants and the identifying witness sign an oath or affirmation before the registrar; the document does not require a notary.
How do I submit the marriage license application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant details, current residence, domestic status, ceremony plans, and identifying witness information, followed by signatures and an oath or affirmation.
Is proof of a prior marriage or civil union mentioned?: Yes. For a remarriage or reaffirmation of civil union, the form says proof of the previous marriage or civil union must be submitted.

Need something notarized?

This Marriage License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West New York form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.