Newark Valley, NY · Tioga County
Affidavit for Correction of Marriage Record
This two-page affidavit requests a correction to a New York marriage record and is completed by the parties to the marriage or an eligible party when an exception 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
Use this affidavit to ask that a marriage record filed with New York State show the true facts. List each item as it currently appears and as it should appear, and explain how and why each error occurred. The form’s instructions call for supporting documentation and say both parties must sign before a notary, except in cases of divorce or death. The town or city clerk mails the original affidavit and documentation to the state’s Marriage Correction Unit.
Who needs it
People requesting a correction to a New York marriage record use this affidavit; both parties generally sign, unless divorce or death applies.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and sworn to (affirmed) before me” jurat; both parties to the marriage sign before a notary, except in cases of divorce or death.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit for Correction of Marriage Record and review its instructions before completing it.
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Complete the Form
List each item as it appears and as it should appear, explain how and why the error occurred, and gather supporting documentation.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit’s sworn signature.
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Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session; both parties generally sign, except in cases of divorce or death.
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Submit Through the Clerk
Provide the original affidavit and documentation to the town or city clerk, who mails them to the state’s Marriage Correction Unit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newark 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 request a correction to a marriage record?
- Complete the affidavit with the item as it appears and as it should appear, explain each error, and gather the required supporting documents. The form instructs the town or city clerk to mail the original affidavit and documents to the state’s Marriage Correction Unit.
- Do I need both spouses to sign the affidavit?
- The instructions say both parties to the marriage must sign before a notary, except in cases of divorce or death. A certified copy of the divorce or death must be submitted with the affidavit.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Arrange to sign the affidavit during the online notary session, and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about its submission requirements.
- What documents should I submit with the affidavit?
- The form lists different supporting documents depending on the correction. Examples include a birth certificate for certain name or birth-detail corrections and an officiant’s letter or record for a marriage-date or place correction. Follow the form’s instructions for your situation.