Marriage Licenses & One-Day Officiant Licenses

Physical AddressOne Town Hall Plaza Valhalla, NY 10595
HoursMonday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses are issued Monday through Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 am and 2:30 to 3 pm by appointment only. Contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 914-742-2312 to schedule an appointment. Both parties must be present and all documentation must be in English (or accompanied by a certified translation to English).

Marriage licenses are valid for 60 days. For more information, read Getting Married in New York State FAQ.

Requirements:

  1. Completed Marriage License Worksheet (DOH-98) (PDF) “Affidavit” section (#1-20)
  2. Valid driver’s license, passport, or government-issued photo IDs
  3. Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate listing parents’ information
  4. If previously married, Divorce Decree or spouse’s Death Certificate must be provided
  5. The cost is $40, cash only

If you would like to be married by a Mount Pleasant Town Justice, please email the Court Clerk or call 914-742-2324.

One-Day Officiant Licenses

As of March 28, 2023, any individual 18 years of age or older may obtain a One-Day Officiant License allowing them to perform a marriage in New York State on a specific date, for a specific couple. Please review the application and instructions below. For questions, contact the Town Clerk at 914-742-2312. For more information, read Responsibilities of the Officiant Performing the Ceremony.

Requirements:

  1. Must be obtained from the same city/town from which the couple obtained their Marriage License
  2. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older to apply
  3. Applicant must complete the Application for One-Day Officiant License (PDF) . If applying through the mail, the form must be notarized. If applying in person, applicant must present a valid, government-issued photo ID.
  4. The cost is $25 cash or money order (no personal checks)

Contact Us

Physical Address One Town Hall Plaza Valhalla , NY 10595
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Phone: 914-742-2312
Fax: 914-747-6172