Lockport, NY · Niagara County
One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application
This application is for a person seeking a one-day marriage officiant license from the Town of Lockport to officiate the marriage of the two people named on the form.
- 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 collects the applicant’s contact and identification details, information about the couple, and the applicant’s sworn affirmation that the information is true. The form lists a $25 fee and says the license applies only to the named couple; it expires after the ceremony or when their marriage license expires, whichever comes first. Applicants must sign in person and show proof of identity, while mail-in applications must be notarized.
Who needs it
A person applying to officiate the marriage of the two people named on a marriage license in the Town of Lockport needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
For mail-in applications, the applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the “Subscribed and Sworn before me” jurat; in-person applicants sign before town staff.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Town of Lockport one-day marriage officiant license application.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the applicant’s information and the names and details of the two people as shown on their marriage license.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
For a mail-in application, schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
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Submit to the Town
Send or deliver the completed application and fee to the Town of Lockport, following its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lockport. 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 get the mail-in application notarized?
- Complete the application, then sign the sworn statement during a remote video session with a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the “Subscribed and Sworn before me” jurat.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Only mail-in applications must be notarized. The form says applicants signing in person must provide proof of identity and sign in person.
- Can I use remote online notarization for a mail-in application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the Town of Lockport will accept the remotely notarized application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What happens after I receive the license?
- The form says the license is valid only for the couple named on it and expires after their ceremony or when their marriage license expires, whichever occurs first.
One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application in other New York cities
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