How to get married in Rochester, New York | Courthouse Photographer & Officiant, Marriage license cost

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Step-by-step guide to getting married in Rochester, New York.

Here is the simplest version of how to do it.

1. Go to Rochester City Clerk’s Office.
2. Fill out a New York State Marriage License Application.
3. Bring a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport.
4. Bring a Certified Birth Certificate with a Raised Seal.
5. If previously married, bring a copy of your most recent divorce decree or a certified death certificate.
6. Pay the Marriage License Fee: $40.
7. Set Up an Appointment with an Officiant.
8. Attend the ceremony with your partner and 2 witnesses.
9. Pay the Civil Ceremony Fee: $75.
10. Sign the marriage license.

Marriage License Requirements

Check the local county office before you go, bring valid photo ID, and confirm the current fee, office hours, and whether both partners need to appear in person.

Ceremony options in Rochester, New York

Have the officiant file the license.

After the ceremony, make sure the signed license is filed correctly and request a certified copy if you need one for legal records or name changes.

After your ceremony

Have the officiant file the license.

After the ceremony, make sure the signed license is filed correctly and request a certified copy if you need one for legal records or name changes.

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