Queens County, New York
Marriage license in Queens County, New York
Queens County issues marriage licenses through the Town, City Clerk, or NYC City Clerk Marriage Bureau at the Jamaica office, under New York law (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law §§ 13 et seq.).
Queens County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Jamaica
- 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 Queens County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: www.health.ny.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Queens County Clerk.