Do I need a notary for the marriage record copy application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How do I submit the marriage record copy application?

Follow the form’s instructions to apply to the appropriate clerk or Vital Records office based on where the marriage license was issued and the marriage year. The form lists a $10 fee per copy and acceptable identification.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the spouses’ names and marriage details, the applicant’s purpose and relationship to the people named, the applicant’s signature and date, and an address for mailing the record.

What identification does the form accept?

The form lists a driver’s license, non-driver’s license, passport, naturalization papers, military ID, employer photo ID, two utility bills showing the applicant’s name and address, or a police report of lost or stolen ID.

Plattsburgh, NY · Clinton County

No notary required

Application for Copy of Marriage Record

This application lets a person request a marriage record copy and certification by providing details about the marriage, the applicant, and the purpose of the request.

What this form is

Use this application to request a certification or certified transcript of a marriage record. It asks for the spouses’ names and information about the marriage, the applicant’s relationship to the people named, the purpose of the request, and the applicant’s signature and mailing address. The instructions list a $10 fee per copy and acceptable identification, and explain where to apply based on the license location and marriage year.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a copy of a marriage record can use this application to provide the marriage details and information required about the applicant.

How to submit it

The form directs applicants to apply to the appropriate clerk or Vital Records office based on where the license was issued and the marriage year. It lists a $10 fee per copy and requires acceptable identification.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the marriage record copy application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Print or type the requested marriage and applicant information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Identification
Prepare one of the identification types listed on the form.
4
Apply To The Appropriate Office
Use the form’s instructions to identify the appropriate clerk or Vital Records office based on the license location and marriage year.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the marriage record copy application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the marriage record copy application?: Follow the form’s instructions to apply to the appropriate clerk or Vital Records office based on where the marriage license was issued and the marriage year. The form lists a $10 fee per copy and acceptable identification.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the spouses’ names and marriage details, the applicant’s purpose and relationship to the people named, the applicant’s signature and date, and an address for mailing the record.
What identification does the form accept?: The form lists a driver’s license, non-driver’s license, passport, naturalization papers, military ID, employer photo ID, two utility bills showing the applicant’s name and address, or a police report of lost or stolen ID.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Copy of Marriage Record doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Plattsburgh form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.