Northumberland, NY · Saratoga County

One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application

This application lets an eligible person request a one-day marriage officiant license from the Town Clerk for a ceremony involving the couple identified on the form.

Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • 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 details and date of birth, information about the couple, the marriage license number and expiration date, and the ceremony date and location. The applicant swears that the information is true and accurate, and the form includes a Town Clerk approval section and a $25 fee field. The license is limited to the named couple and expires after the ceremony or when the marriage license expires, whichever comes first.

Who needs it

A person seeking authorization to officiate one marriage ceremony for the couple named on the form should apply through the Town Clerk.

Why it needs a notary

The form has a sworn-to/affirmed jurat block; the applicant signs and swears or affirms the application before the Town Clerk, Deputy Clerk, or notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the Town of Northumberland one-day marriage officiant license application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter applicant details, the couple’s information, marriage license number, ceremony date, and location.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement, after confirming the town will accept a remotely notarized jurat.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Appear by video, take the oath or affirmation, and sign as directed by the notary.

  5. 5

    Submit To The Town

    Send the completed application and required fee to the Town Clerk, following the town’s submission instructions.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Northumberland. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

Open in new tab
Info

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, the couple’s information, the marriage license number, and the ceremony date and location. Sign under oath before an authorized person, then submit it to the Town Clerk with the required fee.
Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
The form’s jurat allows the applicant to swear or affirm the information before the Town Clerk, Deputy Clerk, or a notary. Do not sign the sworn statement before appearing before the person who will administer the oath.
Can I complete the sworn signature with an online notary?
New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the town whether it will accept this application with a remotely notarized jurat; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
When does the one-day officiant license expire?
The form says the license applies only to the couple named on the application and expires after the marriage ceremony or when the marriage license expires, whichever happens first.

One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application in other Saratoga County cities

Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.

Ready to notarize your One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application?

Drop your email below — we’ll hand you straight to a licensed notary in the next session.