New Bremen, NY · Lewis County
One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application
This application requests a one-day marriage officiant license from the New Bremen Town Clerk for an applicant who will officiate the marriage of the named couple.
- 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 asks for the applicant’s contact and residence details, information about both parties, and the couple’s marriage license number and expiration date. New Bremen’s instructions say applicants must apply at the same town clerk’s office as the couple to be married and pay a $25 fee. The license applies only to the named couple and expires after the ceremony or when the marriage license expires, whichever comes first.
Who needs it
A person seeking authority to officiate the marriage of the couple named on the application must apply through the town clerk’s office where the couple applies.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before the Town Clerk or a notary public; the form provides a jurat-style “Sworn to before me” block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the one-day marriage officiant license application from the New Bremen Town Clerk.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter your information and the details of both parties, including their marriage license number and expiration date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary if you are mailing the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during the remote notary session and have the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the application and $25 fee to the town clerk’s office where the couple applies.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Bremen. 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, including the marriage license number. Apply at the same town clerk’s office as the couple and pay the stated $25 fee.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- The form says to sign in the presence of the Town Clerk or, if the application is mailed, before a notary public. The notary or clerk completes the “Sworn to before me” section.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the town whether it accepts a remotely notarized application.
- Who can apply for a one-day marriage officiant license?
- The form says an applicant must be at least 18 and need not live in New Bremen or New York State. The license is limited to the parties named on the application.
- What if I am unsure whether the town accepts my notarized form?
- Contact the New Bremen Town Clerk before submitting the application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application in other Lewis County cities
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