Russell, NY · St. Lawrence County

No notary required

Application for Copy of Marriage Record

This application lets a person request a copy of a marriage record by providing details about the couple, marriage, applicant, and requested record.

What this form is

Use this application to request a marriage record copy and indicate whether you need a certification or certified transcript. The form asks for information about the couple and marriage, the applicant’s relationship and purpose, and where to send the record. It lists a $10 fee per copy and explains that where to apply depends on where the license was issued and the marriage year.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a marriage record copy can use the application to provide the couple’s details, explain the request, and give a mailing address.

How to submit it

The form is an application to a Town or City Clerk; its reverse side gives other application destinations based on where the license was issued and the marriage year.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Copy of Marriage Record.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Print or type the requested couple, marriage, applicant, purpose, and mailing-address information.

  3. 3

    Review Where To Apply

    Check the reverse side for application destinations based on the license location and marriage year.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Apply to the Town or City Clerk or the other destination listed on the form, as applicable.

Frequently asked questions

What does the marriage record application request?
It asks for information about the couple and marriage, the applicant’s relationship to the people named, the purpose of the request, and an address for sending the record.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Copy of Marriage Record?
No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the marriage record application?
The form is an application to a Town or City Clerk. Its reverse side lists other destinations based on where the license was issued and the marriage year.
What fee does the application list?
The application lists a $10 fee per copy for a certification or certified transcript.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Copy of Marriage Record doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Russell form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.