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

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the marriage record application?

Apply to the town or city clerk where the marriage license was issued. The form also lists other offices for certain license locations and years.

What information does the application request?

It asks for details about the spouses and marriage, the applicant’s contact information and relationship to the person named, the purpose of the request, and where to mail the record.

What types of marriage records can I request?

The application offers a certified transcript, an abstract of the marriage record, or a certified copy containing the information on the original record.

Theresa, NY · Jefferson County

No notary required

Application for Copy of Marriage Record

This application requests a certified transcript or certified copy of a marriage record and is completed by the person seeking the record.

What this form is

Use this application to request a certified transcript or certified copy of a marriage record. It asks for information about the spouses, marriage, applicant, purpose of the request, and where to send the record. The form explains where to apply based on where the marriage license was issued and the year of marriage.

Who needs it

A person seeking a marriage record completes this application, providing their relationship to the person named in the record and the record’s intended purpose.

How to submit it

Apply to the town or city clerk where the marriage license was issued, or use the other office listed on the form when applicable. The form lists a $10.00 search and fee per copy for local applications.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the marriage record copy application.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested information about the spouses, marriage, applicant, purpose, and mailing address.
3
Sign And Date The Form
Sign and date the application; the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
4
Apply To The Appropriate Office
Apply to the town or city clerk where the license was issued, or follow the alternative office instructions on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the marriage record copy application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the marriage record application?: Apply to the town or city clerk where the marriage license was issued. The form also lists other offices for certain license locations and years.
What information does the application request?: It asks for details about the spouses and marriage, the applicant’s contact information and relationship to the person named, the purpose of the request, and where to mail the record.
What types of marriage records can I request?: The application offers a certified transcript, an abstract of the marriage record, or a certified copy containing the information on the original record.

Need something notarized?

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