Elizabethtown, NY · Essex County
Application for Copy of Marriage Record
This application lets a person request a certified transcript or certified copy of a marriage record from the town or city clerk.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certified transcript or certified copy of a marriage record. It asks for the spouses’ names and identifying details, marriage information, the search period, the purpose of the request, the applicant’s relationship to the person named, and a mailing address. The form says to apply to the town or city clerk where the license was issued, with other routing options listed for certain records.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a certified transcript or certified copy of a marriage record can use this application to provide the details needed for the search.
How to submit it
Apply to the town or city clerk where the marriage license was issued; the form lists a $10 search and fee per copy. It gives other application options for certain records.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the marriage record copy application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the spouses’ details, marriage information, search period, purpose, relationship to the person named, and applicant contact and mailing information.
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Review Where To Apply
Check the form’s instructions for the town or city clerk where the license was issued and other listed application options.
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Submit To The Clerk
Apply to the town or city clerk where the marriage license was issued; the form lists a $10 search and fee per copy.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for a marriage record copy application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit a marriage record copy application?
- Apply to the town or city clerk where the marriage license was issued. The form lists a $10 search and fee per copy and gives other routing options for certain records.
- What types of marriage records can I request?
- The application offers a certified transcript, an abstract of the marriage record, or a certified copy that includes all information on the original record.