Eaton, NY · Madison County
Application for One-Day Marriage Officiant License
This application requests a one-day marriage officiant license for an adult who will solemnize a marriage and is filed with the town or city clerk where the couple to be married applies.
- 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 personal details, information about both people getting married, the marriage license number and its expiration date. The form states that the applicant must apply at the same town or city clerk’s office as the couple and that the license is valid only for the named parties. The applicant may sign before the clerk or, if applying by mail, before a notary public; mailed applications require a $25 payment and a photocopy of valid identification.
Who needs it
An adult seeking authority to solemnize a specific couple’s marriage must apply at the same town or city clerk’s office as the couple.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn statement with a “SWORN TO BEFORE ME” block; the applicant signs before the clerk or, for a mailed application, a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Eaton Application for One-Day Marriage Officiant License.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Print clearly in black ink and provide applicant, couple, and marriage license information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If applying by mail, arrange for a commissioned online notary to notarize your signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Clerk
Send the notarized application, $25 check or money order, and photocopy of valid identification to the appropriate clerk’s office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Eaton. 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 details, both parties’ information, and the marriage license number. Apply at the same town or city clerk’s office as the couple to be married.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form says to sign before the clerk or, if you apply by mail, before a notary public. Mailed applications also require a $25 check or money order and a photocopy of valid identification.
- Can I sign the mailed application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.
- How long is the license valid?
- The form says the license applies only to the parties named in the application and expires when the marriage is solemnized or the marriage license expires, whichever happens first.
Application for One-Day Marriage Officiant License in other New York cities
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