Sherburne, NY · Chenango County

No notary required

One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application

Applicants use this application to request a one-day license to officiate a marriage ceremony for the specific couple named on the marriage license.

What this form is

Use this application to request a one-day marriage officiant license for the two people named on their marriage license. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, date of birth, and proof of identity, along with each person’s name, address, and date of birth. The applicant swears or affirms that the information is accurate, and the license expires after the ceremony or when the marriage license expires, whichever comes first.

Who needs it

A person seeking a one-day license to officiate the marriage ceremony for the couple identified on the marriage license needs this application.

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 application does not require a notary; the applicant swears or affirms the information before the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the applicant’s details and the information for both people named on the marriage license.

  3. 3

    Present Proof Of Identity

    Present proof of identity as indicated on the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the 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 One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application?
No. The applicant swears or affirms the information before the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk; the application does not require a notary.
How do I submit the One-Day Marriage Officiant 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 the applicant’s contact information, date of birth, and proof of identity, plus the names, addresses, and dates of birth of the people to be married.
How long is the one-day license valid?
The license is valid only for the two people described on the application and expires after the marriage ceremony or when the marriage license expires, whichever occurs first.

Need something notarized?

This One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sherburne form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.