Putnam Valley, NY · Putnam County
One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application
This application is for a person seeking a one-day marriage officiant license in Putnam Valley and includes information about the applicant and the couple to be married.
- 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 form collects the applicant’s contact details and information about the two people named on the marriage license. The applicant completes and returns it with a copy of valid, government-issued photo ID and the $25 fee. The Town Clerk’s Office uses the application to issue a license limited to the named couple; it expires after the ceremony or when the marriage license expires, whichever comes first. The form cites Domestic Relations Law, Section 11-D.
Who needs it
A person applying to officiate the marriage of the couple identified on the form needs to complete and return this application to the Putnam Valley Town Clerk’s Office.
Why it needs a notary
The mail-in application has a notary acknowledgment block; the marriage officiant applicant must personally appear and sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application from the Putnam Valley Town Clerk’s Office.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the applicant’s details and the information requested for the couple named on the marriage license.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the applicant’s signature on the mail-in acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Personally appear before the commissioned online notary and sign as directed during the remote session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Return the application with a copy of valid government-issued photo ID and the $25 fee, following the form’s submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Putnam Valley. 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?
- Complete the application and return it with a copy of valid, government-issued photo ID and the $25 fee. The form lists mail and in-person payment options.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The form includes a notary acknowledgment marked “Mail-In Only.” The applicant must personally appear before the notary and sign the application.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. This form labels the acknowledgment mail-in only; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- How long is the license valid?
- The form states that the license applies only to the couple named in the application and expires after the ceremony or when the marriage license expires, whichever occurs first.
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