Getting your NYC marriage license is an exciting milestone in your wedding journey. Thanks to the convenience of online scheduling, the process has never been easier. As your trusted NYC officiant, I’m here to guide you through every step. Before heading to the City Clerk’s office, I’ll walk you through all the details to ensure you're fully prepared!
If you found this guide helpful and you are ready to start planning your wedding, I would love to be part of your special day as your officiant! Let’s connect and make your ceremony as unique and memorable as your love story. Contact me here to get started!
To begin the process, you will need to schedule your interview appointment. Please note that the City Clerk now requires all couples to schedule appointments in advance. Walk-ins are no longer allowed.
You can choose between in-person or virtual interview options. New appointments are released every Monday at 9 AM EST for in-person sessions and every Thursday at 9 AM EST for virtual sessions. If you are traveling from out of town, be sure to schedule the interview while you're physically in New York.
Scheduling an in-person interview is easy. After completing the online application, visit the City Clerk’s website every Monday at 9 AM EST to book your appointment. Secure your in-person interview here.
Virtual interviews require a few additional steps. You will need to create an account with Project Cupid, upload your official photo IDs (and divorce decrees, if applicable), and answer a few verification questions. After verification, you will need to pay the marriage license fee before booking your interview. Once the payment is processed, you can schedule your virtual interview every Thursday at 9 AM EST. Book your virtual interview here.
Once you have secured your interview appointment, it's time to complete the online marriage license application. The application is quick and easy to fill out, but be sure to gather all the necessary personal details for both spouses, including dates of separation if either person has been previously married. After you submit the application, you will receive a confirmation number by email. Make sure to keep it handy.
Important: The application is valid for 21 days, so plan accordingly. Your interview must be scheduled before the application expires. The marriage license itself is valid for 60 days, giving you flexibility on when to marry after obtaining your license. Start your application here.
The City Clerk’s office will send you specific instructions for your interview, whether it’s virtual or in-person. Be sure to bring the following documents:
Once your interview is complete, you will receive your official NYC marriage license. The process is straightforward, and you are now one step closer to saying "I do!" While it involves a few detailed steps, the journey to obtaining your marriage license is simple when you follow these guidelines.
Yes, before this New York City officiant can make it official. You must wait a minimum of 24 hours after obtaining your marriage license before you can have your wedding. Once the 24 hours have passed, let’s get you two hitched! Now, as with all things, there is an exception to this rule, and that’s if you have a Judicial Waiver. But that’s a whole other set of paperwork. So, unless it’s essential, we’d encourage you to enjoy an extra 24 hours in the city!
After helping hundreds of couples get married, I have many resources and recommendations to help make all your planning easier. I make it my mission to keep in the good books of some of NYC’s best vendors and give you the inside scoop on awesome suppliers to choose. And if you really believe in the power of love, then you’ll definitely want that working for you on your wedding day. My husband, a highly sought after wedding & elopement photographer, and I work on many weddings together. Take a look at his work at www.saschareinking.com to see if hiring your New York City officiant and photographer as a team might be a better option for you.
Also, check out – and subscribe to – our YouTube Channel where we walk you through the license application process. Plus, a host of ideas and inspiration for all-things getting married in New York City. Are you ready for it?
What if the person who married you, on your most memorable day, in the best city in the world was a mix of your best friend or sister, a shoulder to lean on, a kick-ass professional, and on top of that…hilarious? Wouldn’t that be ‘off the hook’ amazing?!
“So this is love. So this is what makes life divine.”
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Nicola & Adam 🇬🇧 → Married at Ladies Pavilion in Central Park by Team Reinking. Welcome to our selfie family album 📸✨
Every couple we meet brings a story of their own, and we love capturing a little piece of that story with our signature selfie. A simple moment, but one we’ll always remember. 📸
Planning your own NYC wedding adventure? From intimate Central Park ceremonies to unforgettable city moments, #TeamReinking is here to help make it easy, fun, and stress-free. 💍
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POV: You elope at your favorite NYC wine bar 🍷✨"
For local cool cats Dede and Rachel, their day was a love letter to the LES!
We started with some intimate portraits in their own stomping grounds, capturing the vibrant spirit of the Lower East Side neighborhood they call home. Then, we headed to Convive Wine Shop, their absolute favorite local wine bar, to meet their family and friends. After they shared their vows surrounded by rows of beautiful vintages, they ended the ceremony with a kiss and a champagne toast.
Honestly, the emotion was palpable; Rachel was teary and bouncing with joy through the whole ceremony because she just could not wait to be married to her best friend. Dede even surprised Rachel with a brand new wedding ring right in the middle of the ceremony, which was such an incredibly special moment to witness!
As a husband and wife team, we handle every detail of your perfect New York elopement. From expert NYC wedding officiating and professional elopement photography to complete all-in-one packages, we ensure your day is entirely stress-free.
Congratulations, Dede & Rachel! Thank you for letting us be part of your beautiful NYC adventure.
Ready to plan your own iconic Lower East Side elopement? Send us a DM to chat about our combined New York officiant and photography packages! 👇
✨ Dream Team ✨
📸 Photo | @saschareinkingphoto
💌 Officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
🌟 Team | @jackieandsascha
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Jasmin & Mauritz 🇩🇪 → Married at a private hidden waterfront spot in Central Park by Team Reinking. Welcome to our selfie family album 📸✨
Traveling from Germany to New York City, they chose a quiet corner of Central Park where the water, the trees, and the city seemed to disappear for a moment. It was intimate, peaceful, and perfectly them 🖤
One of our favorite parts of every wedding day is snapping a selfie together. It’s a small tradition that helps us remember the incredible couples and stories that become part of our journey.
Dreaming of your own NYC wedding day? Whether you’re traveling across the world or just across town, #TeamReinking is here to make the experience easy, fun, and unforgettable. 💍
✨ Dream Team ✨
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🌟 Team | @jackieandsascha
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This is literally what happens every single time I officiate a wedding and I am NOT sorry about it. 😂
We sign the license, someone pops the champagne, and before you know it we’re all screaming by the water like we just won the Super Bowl.
This is my job. This is my LIFE. And I would not change a single thing. 🙌💍
If you want someone who’s going to hype you up just as hard on your wedding day — my DMs are wide open, babe. Let’s make magic.
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✨ Dream Team ✨
📸 Photo | @saschareinkingphoto
💌 Officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
🌟 Team | @jackieandsascha
💐 Flowers | @starbrightnyc
💄 Hair & Makeup | @missharlequinmakeupandhair
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Congrats Kay & Martin → Married at a hidden covered bridgeway in Central Park by Team Reinking. Welcome to our selfie family album 📸✨
A beautiful NYC love story right in their own neighborhood. A private little corner of Central Park, just steps from their Upper West Side home, made the perfect place to say “I do” 🖤
Every selfie is a little reminder of the amazing people we meet and the moments we get to share along the way.
No two NYC weddings are the same, and that’s the magic of creating a day that feels completely yours. 💍
Reach out to #TeamReinking to start planning your NYC wedding adventure or download our free starter guide.
✨ Dream Team ✨
📸 Photo | @saschareinkingphoto
💌 Officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
🌟 Team | @jackieandsascha
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Congrats to Karin & Oliver → Married at the DUMBO waterfront 💍
A beautiful NYC wedding day with one of the most iconic views in the city, the skyline, water, and a moment they’ll never forget 🖤
Every couple brings their own story to NYC, and this selfie captures a little piece of theirs. One more unforgettable moment added to the Team Reinking memories.
Dreaming about your own NYC “I do”? We’d love to help make it easy, fun, and stress-free. Reach out to #TeamReinking or download our free starter guide to get started. 💍
✨ Dream Team ✨
📸 Photo | @saschareinkingphoto
💌 Officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
🌟 Team | @jackieandsascha
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Congrats to Michaela & Kevin → NYC Marriage License + City Clerk Ceremony + Apostille secured 💍
Not all NYC weddings look the same and this is one people don’t always know we handle. From booking the marriage license appointment, to the City Clerk ceremony with a witness, all the way through securing their international Apostille, we take care of the full legal process so couples don’t have to stress the details 🖤
Every wedding tells a different NYC love story 📸✨
A little snapshot from such a special day.
Thinking about saying “I do” in NYC? Let’s create something unforgettable together. 🖤
✨ Dream Team ✨
💌 Officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
🌟 Team | @jackieandsascha
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Congrats to German couple, Maria & Timo after tying the knot in Central Park on a gorgeous day.
Every love story deserves a day like this. ✨ For a personal, magical, and stress-free NYC elopement, reach out to #TeamReinking! 💌
✨ Dream Team ✨
📸 Photo | @saschareinkingphoto
💌 Officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
🌟 Team | @jackieandsascha
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New York City Wedding Officiant & Elopement Celebrant
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