Jerusalem, NY · Yates County
One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application
This application requests a one-day marriage officiant license from the Town of Jerusalem for an applicant officiating the marriage of the two people identified on the form.
- 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
The applicant provides contact and identity details, information about the two people to be married, and the ceremony date, then swears or affirms that the information is true and accurate. The form is for requesting a one-day marriage officiant license from the Town of Jerusalem. The license applies only to the parties named on the application and expires after the ceremony or when the marriage license expires, whichever comes first.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a Town of Jerusalem one-day marriage officiant license for the specific couple and ceremony named on the application needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant’s statement has a “Subscribed & sworn to/affirmed before me” block; the applicant signs and swears or affirms before the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the one-day marriage officiant license application from the Town of Jerusalem.
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Fill In the Form
Enter your contact and identity details, the couple’s information, the ceremony date, and the required statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary, and confirm with the Town whether it accepts online notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to swear or affirm the statement and sign during the online session.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application according to the Town of Jerusalem’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jerusalem. 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 apply for a one-day marriage officiant license?
- Complete the application with your details, the couple’s information as it appears on their marriage license, and the ceremony date. Then follow the Town of Jerusalem’s submission instructions.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- The form includes a statement to be sworn or affirmed before the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk. Ask the Town whether it accepts an online notarization for this application.
- Can I complete the oath with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, since 2023. Confirm the Town’s filing requirements before submitting.
- How long is the one-day marriage officiant license valid?
- The form says the license is valid only for the parties named on the application and expires after the ceremony or when the marriage license expires, whichever occurs first.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form is an application for the Town of Jerusalem. Follow the Town’s instructions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
One-Day Marriage Officiant License Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.