Marriage License Procedure

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Please read the following information carefully to ensure prompt processing of your marriage license.

Step 1: Fill out the Marriage License Application (PDF, 59 KB) for each party.

Step 2: Prepare materials, including documents and a $40 license fee. Each person needs to provide at least 2 forms of identification:

  • Age: Birth Certificate
  • Identity: Passport or Driver’s License
  • If there have been previous marriages: Divorce and/or Death Certificates

Step 3: Reach out to the Town Clerk at townclerk@townofenfieldny.gov to schedule an appointment.

Step 4: Once the license is issued, there is a 24-hour waiting period before the wedding ceremony can be performed. The marriage license will expire within 60 days of issuing.

Step 5: Hold the wedding ceremony.

Step 6: Have the officiant of your wedding complete the license form where appropriate and sign.

Step 7: Deliver or mail your completed license back to the Town Clerk at 168 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, New York, 14850.

Step 8: Wait for your certificate of marriage with the official seat to be mailed to you.

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