A marriage may not take place in New York State between an ancestor and descendant, siblings full or half blood , an uncle and niece or nephew or an aunt and niece or nephew, regardless of whether or not these persons are legitimate or illegitimate offspring. Information regarding previous marriages must be furnished in the application for a marriage license. This includes whether the former spouse or spouses are living, and whether the applicants are divorced and, if so, when, where and against whom the divorce or divorces were granted.
A certified copy of the Decree of Divorce or a Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage may be required by the clerk issuing the marriage license. Every person has the right to adopt any name by which he or she wishes to be known simply by using that name consistently and without intent to defraud. A person's last name surname does not automatically change upon marriage, and neither party to the marriage is required to change his or her last name.
Parties to a marriage need not take the same last name. One or both parties to a marriage may elect to change the surname by which he or she wishes to be known after the marriage by entering the new name in the appropriate space provided on the marriage license. The new name must consist of one of the following options:. The use of this option will provide a record of your change of name.
The marriage certificate, containing the new name, if any, is proof that the use of the new name, or the retention of the former name, is lawful. The local Social Security Administration office should be contacted so that its records and your social security identification card reflect the name change. There is no charge for this service. To change the name on your NYS driver license or non-driver identification, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles for information.
Whether you decide to use or not use this option at the time of your marriage license application, you still have the right to adopt a different name through usage at some future date.
However, your marriage license cannot be changed to record a surname you decide to use after your marriage. If you plan to use your married name at work, be sure to have your name changed in Social Security records. This way, you will get credit for all your earnings. Thank you to the Internet Archive for providing web hosting and distribution of this data at no cost.
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All about New York City marriage records In the early 20th century there were two different sets of marriage records kept in New York City, and they each had their own index. I found a name, now what?
Data usage This data is in the public domain. There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write a review. You may also begin the paperwork online, but you will have to visit a Clerk's Office to finish the process. You will have to meet certain requirements, provide photo identification, and pay a fee. Once you have received the marriage license, it is valid after 24 hours, and you must perform a marriage ceremony before the license expires.
Your officiant will complete the marriage license and submit it to the Clerk's Office to be recorded. You can also begin the application online. Both members of the couple must show proof of age, provide photo identification, and pay a fee.
You must reach the minimum age of 14 to get married in New York.
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