Bangor, NY · Franklin County
Mail-In Application for Copy of Marriage Certificate
This application lets a bride, groom, spouse, or eligible requester apply by mail for a copy of a marriage certificate for a marriage outside New York City.
What this form is
Use this application to request a copy of a marriage certificate when the marriage license was obtained in New York State outside New York City; it is not for genealogy requests. The form asks for marriage and applicant details, the reason for the request, and the mailing address. Applicants must include identification, payment, and any required supporting documents.
Who needs it
A bride, groom, spouse, or requester with documentation of a judicial or other proper purpose may use this application.
How to submit it
Mail the signed application, required identification and documentation, and a check or money order payable to the New York State Department of Health to Vital Records Certification Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602.
About notarization
The application itself is signed without a notary; for delivery to a P.O. Box or third party, the form requires a notarized statement and a copy of the applicant's driver license.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download and print the Mail-In Application for Copy of Marriage Certificate.
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Complete and Sign the Form
Enter the requested applicant and marriage details, purpose, and mailing address, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the required identification, a check or money order, and any required supporting documentation.
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Mail the Application
Send the application and accompanying materials to the Vital Records Certification Unit address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the marriage certificate copy application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary. For delivery to a P.O. Box or third party, the form requires a notarized statement and a copy of the applicant's driver license.
- How do I submit the marriage certificate copy application?
- Mail the signed application, required identification and documentation, and a check or money order payable to the New York State Department of Health to the Vital Records Certification Unit in Albany.
- Who can use this marriage certificate application?
- The bride, groom, or spouse named on the certificate may apply. Other requesters must submit documentation showing a judicial or other proper purpose.
- What identification and payment should I include?
- Include one listed form of valid photo ID or two listed documents showing your current name and address. The fee is $30 per copy; pay by check or money order, not cash.