Whitehall, NY · Washington County
Application to Town/City Clerk for Copy of Marriage Record
This application lets an eligible applicant request a certified transcript or certified copy of a marriage record from the clerk who holds the record.
What this form is
Use this form to request a certified transcript or certified copy of a marriage record. It asks for the spouses’ names and marriage details, the search period if applicable, the applicant’s contact information, relationship to the person named, and the purpose of the request. The form directs applicants to apply to the appropriate clerk or records office based on where and when the license was issued.
Who needs it
A person seeking a certified marriage record, or someone acting on another person’s behalf, can use this application to request a copy.
How to submit it
Apply to the Town or City Clerk where the marriage license was issued, as directed by the form; it lists a fee of $30 per copy for that clerk request.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the marriage record copy application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the applicant and marriage details, select the record requested, and provide the purpose and relationship information.
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Check The Record Location
Use the form’s instructions to identify the clerk or records office based on where and when the license was issued.
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Submit To The Appropriate Office
Apply to the Town or City Clerk where the license was issued, following the form’s directions.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with this application?
- You can request a certified transcript or a certified copy of a marriage record. The form explains that each provides different information from the marriage record.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant contact details, the spouses’ names and marriage information, the search period if applicable, your relationship to the person, and the purpose of the request.
- Do I need a notary for the marriage record copy application?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the marriage record application?
- Apply to the Town or City Clerk where the marriage license was issued, as the form directs. It lists a fee of $30 per copy for that clerk request.
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