Erie County, New York
Marriage license in Erie County, New York
Erie County issues marriage licenses through the Town, City Clerk, or NYC City Clerk Marriage Bureau at the Buffalo office, under New York law (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law §§ 13 et seq.).
Erie County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Buffalo
- Issued by
- Town, City Clerk, or NYC City Clerk Marriage Bureau
- License fee
- $35–$40
- Waiting period
- 1 day
- Validity
- 60 days
- Minimum age
- 18
- Witnesses required
- 1
- ID
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Statute
- N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law §§ 13 et seq.
Verify exact fees at the Erie County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: www.health.ny.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Erie County Clerk.