Martinsburg, NY · Lewis County
One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application
This application is for someone seeking a one-day marriage officiant license from the Town of Martinsburg for a specific couple identified in the application.
- 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 applicant provides identifying and contact information, details for the couple to be married, and swears or affirms that the information is true and accurate. The application states that applicants must be at least 18, need not be New York State residents, and pay a $25 application fee. A license is limited to the named couple and expires when they marry or their marriage license expires, whichever happens first.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to officiate the marriage of the specific couple named on the application must complete it and provide the requested applicant and couple information.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before the notarial block labeled “Subscribed & sworn to/affirmed before me,” which names the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Town of Martinsburg’s One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application.
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Fill In The Details
Provide your contact and identity information, plus the names, addresses, and birth dates of the couple to be married.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary if the Town of Martinsburg confirms it accepts remote notarization for this application.
- 4
Sign On Video
Swear or affirm that the information is true and accurate, and sign during the online notarization if the town accepts it.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and the stated $25 fee to the Town of Martinsburg.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Martinsburg. 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 apply for a one-day marriage officiant license?
- Complete the application with your information and the couple’s details, swear or affirm that the information is true, and submit it to the Town of Martinsburg with the $25 application fee.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- The form includes a “Subscribed & sworn to/affirmed before me” block naming the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk. Confirm with the town whether it will accept a commissioned online notary for this block.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether the receiving office accepts online notarization for this form.
- Who can apply, and how long does the license last?
- The application says an applicant must be at least 18 and need not be a New York State resident. The license applies only to the couple named and expires when they marry or their marriage license expires, whichever comes first.
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