What can I request with this marriage record application?

You can request a certified transcript, which provides an abstract of the marriage record, or a certified copy, which includes all information on the original record.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant contact details, names and information about the spouses, marriage and license details, the purpose of the request, and the applicant’s relationship to the person named.

Do I need a notary for a marriage record application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.

How do I submit a marriage record application?

Apply to the town or city clerk where the license was issued. The form also lists state and city offices for certain other cases, depending on where and when the license was issued.

Bennington, NY · Wyoming County

No notary required

Application to Town/City Clerk for Copy of Marriage Record

This application lets a person request a certified transcript or copy of a marriage record from the clerk or office responsible for the license.

What this form is

Use this application to request a certified transcript or certified copy of a marriage record. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, the spouses’ names and marriage details, the search period if applicable, and the purpose and relationship of the applicant. The form explains where to apply based on where and when the marriage license was issued.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a certified transcript or copy of a marriage record can use this application to provide the details needed to identify the record.

How to submit it

The form directs applicants to apply to the town or city clerk where the license was issued; it also lists state and city offices for other cases.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the marriage record application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant contact details, marriage information, the purpose of the request, and your relationship to the person whose record is requested.
3
Check Where To Apply
Use the form’s instructions to identify the office based on where and when the marriage license was issued.
4
Submit The Application
Apply to the town or city clerk where the license was issued, or use another office listed for the relevant case.

Frequently asked questions

What can I request with this marriage record application?: You can request a certified transcript, which provides an abstract of the marriage record, or a certified copy, which includes all information on the original record.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant contact details, names and information about the spouses, marriage and license details, the purpose of the request, and the applicant’s relationship to the person named.
Do I need a notary for a marriage record application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit a marriage record application?: Apply to the town or city clerk where the license was issued. The form also lists state and city offices for certain other cases, depending on where and when the license was issued.

Need something notarized?

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