Lowville, NY · Lewis County
Application for One-Day Marriage Officiant License
This application requests a one-day marriage officiant license from the Lowville Town Clerk for an applicant named to solemnize a specific couple’s marriage in New York State.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application identifies the applicant and the couple, including the couple’s marriage license number and expiration date. The applicant must apply at the same town clerk’s office as the couple to be married, and the license is valid only for the parties named on the application. It expires after the marriage is solemnized or the couple’s marriage license expires, whichever happens first; the form lists a $25 fee.
Who needs it
A person seeking authorization to officiate one specific couple’s marriage must apply at the town clerk’s office where the couple applies for its marriage license.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant swears the information is true and signs before the Town Clerk or, if mailing the form, a notary public at the sworn-to block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the one-day marriage officiant license application from the Town of Lowville.
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Complete the Form
Print clearly in black ink and fill in the applicant and couple information, including the marriage license number and expiration date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If mailing the application, arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to complete the sworn-to block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during your online notarization session and follow the notary’s instructions.
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Submit to the Town Clerk
Submit the completed application to the Town Clerk’s office where the couple applies for its marriage license.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lowville. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the application by mail?
- Complete the application and sign it before a notary public if mailing it. The form also requires the applicant’s signature to be made in the Town Clerk’s presence when applying in person.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The form says the applicant must sign in the Town Clerk’s presence or, if mailing the application, before a notary public. The notary or clerk completes the sworn-to block.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Check with the Town Clerk about how to submit the completed application.
- Who can apply for this one-day license?
- The form says an applicant must be at least 18. The applicant need not live in Lowville or New York State, but must apply at the same town clerk’s office as the couple to be married.
- What if I’m unsure about the application process?
- The form provides instructions for applying in person or by mail. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission details or the required identification.
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