Elmira, NY · Chemung County
Marriage License Application Forms
These forms collect information from each person applying for a marriage license in Elmira; both applicants complete a separate form and bring them to the Clerk’s Office.
What this form is
These application forms collect personal, residence, family, and prior-marriage information from each person applying for a marriage license. The document says both parties must come to the Clerk’s Office and asks them to complete the forms in advance. Applicants must bring an original birth certificate with its seal, a current driver’s license, and any applicable divorce decrees; the stated license fee is $40.
Who needs it
Both parties applying for a marriage license in Elmira should each complete a separate form and bring it to the Clerk’s Office.
How to submit it
Both parties must bring the completed forms to the Clerk’s Office in person. The document lists a $40 fee to purchase a marriage license.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; each applicant signs and dates the form, affirming the information is true under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Forms
Download the marriage license application forms.
- 2
Complete A Separate Form
Both parties should print clearly and complete a separate form, including the affidavit section.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Bring an original birth certificate with its seal, a current driver’s license, and any applicable divorce decrees.
- 4
Visit The Clerk’s Office
Both parties must bring their completed forms to the Clerk’s Office in person. The stated license fee is $40.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Marriage License Application Forms?
- No. Each applicant signs and dates the form and affirms the information is true under penalty of perjury; the document does not require a notary.
- How do I submit the Marriage License Application Forms?
- Both parties must bring their completed forms to the Clerk’s Office in person. The document states the fee to purchase a marriage license is $40.
- What should we bring with the application forms?
- The document says to bring an original birth certificate with its seal, a current driver’s license, and any divorce decrees if applicable.
- Does each applicant complete a separate form?
- Yes. The form instructs applicants to print clearly and have each party fill out a separate form.