Do I need a notary for the Marriage License Application?

No. Both applicants sign in person before the clerk; notarized marriage license affidavits cannot replace their personal appearance.

How do I submit the Marriage License Application?

Both applicants must apply in person and sign before the issuing town or city clerk. A representative cannot apply on either applicant’s behalf.

What identification should applicants bring?

Each applicant must provide one item from the age-related column and one from the identity-related column listed on the document.

What if an applicant was previously married?

List all previous marriages and provide required details. The document says a certified divorce decree or Certificate of Dissolution must be presented when applicable.

Walworth, NY · Wayne County

No notary required

Marriage License Application and Information

This application collects personal and prior-marriage details from both people applying for a marriage license in Walworth.

What this form is

Both applicants use this form to provide personal details, identification information, and any previous marriage history when applying for a marriage license. The document says both parties must apply in person and sign before the town or city clerk; a representative cannot apply for them. It also lists identification items to bring, explains prior-marriage documentation, and states the license fee and accepted payment methods.

Who needs it

Both people seeking a marriage license must complete the application and appear in person before the issuing town or city clerk.

How to submit it

Apply in person to the issuing town or city clerk, with both parties present to sign. The document states the fee is $40, payable by cash or check; card payments have a convenience fee.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; notarized marriage license affidavits cannot replace either applicant’s personal appearance before the clerk.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Marriage License Application and Information PDF.
2
Complete Applicant Details
Fill in personal, residence, identity, and prior-marriage information for both applicants.
3
Gather Required Documents
Bring one age-related and one identity-related item for each applicant, plus required prior-marriage documentation if applicable.
4
Apply In Person
Both applicants must appear and sign before the issuing town or city clerk; pay the stated fee using an accepted method.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Marriage License Application?: No. Both applicants sign in person before the clerk; notarized marriage license affidavits cannot replace their personal appearance.
How do I submit the Marriage License Application?: Both applicants must apply in person and sign before the issuing town or city clerk. A representative cannot apply on either applicant’s behalf.
What identification should applicants bring?: Each applicant must provide one item from the age-related column and one from the identity-related column listed on the document.
What if an applicant was previously married?: List all previous marriages and provide required details. The document says a certified divorce decree or Certificate of Dissolution must be presented when applicable.

Need something notarized?

This Marriage License Application and Information doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Walworth form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.