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Birth, Death & Marriage Records for the City of Buffalo ONLY >
Marriage Certificate Request
Marriage Certificate Request
- Office hours: Monday through Friday
SUMMER: July 1st - August 31st 8:30am - 4:00pm
WINTER: September 1st - June 30th 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Internet, fax or telephone requests receive priority handling and are processed within three (3) business days of receipt. The cost is $10.00 per copy ordered plus an additional fee of $5.00 for priority handling. If you choose to have the copy returned to you by overnight delivery, there is an additional fee.
Vitalchek services are available through a credit card on-line at VitalChek.com. Credit card requests must include phone identification faxed to our office at (716) 851-4845.
Mail requests ordered with regular handling ($10.00 per copy ordered) will be processed within seven (7) to ten (10) days from when they are received.
- Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope
- Money order payable to the City Clerk
- Copy of valid identification
- Proof of address if your address on your ID is not current and send to:
Vital Records
1302 City Hall
65 Niagara Square
Buffalo NY 14202
Who is eligible to obtain a marriage certificate copy?
- The bride or groom
- New York State Court Order or a Government agency for a legal or proper purpose only
Identification Requirements - application must be submitted with copies of either A or B:
A. One (1) of the following forms of valid photo ID:
- Drivers license with photo
- Non-driver photo ID card
- Passport
- Other government issued photo ID
OR
B. Five (5) of the following showing the applicant's name and address:
- Utility bills (gas, electric, phone, cable)
- Paycheck stubs
- Social Services card
- Social Security card
- Health Insurance card
- Mortgage/Rental lease statement
Important Notes:
Failure to include necessary identification will result in rejection of your application.
A copy of Passport is required if request is made from a foreign country that requires a U.S. Passport for travel. TO APPLY FOR A NEW YORK STATE MARRIAGE LICENSE:
Applications can be made in Room 1301 in City Hall.
Both parties must be present when applying.
Must provide proof of identity.
One (1) of the following forms of valid photo ID:
- Drivers license with photo
- Non-driver photo ID card
- Passport
- Other government issued photo ID
AND
One (1) of the following:
- Certified Birth Certificate listing parent's name
- Early church or school records (baptismal, or school transcript but only if these records include birth certificate
information and if a birth record does not exist).
You must be 18 years or older in order to apply for a marriage license.
If under 18 years of age, both parents must be present with ID to sign a consent form.
If previously married, you must provide a copy of your final divorce decree that has the County stamp on it as to where it was filed.
If your spouse is deceased, you must provide the date of death.
The present fee for a New York State Marriage License is $40.00.
The license is issued immediately, the marriage ceremony may not take place with 24 hours from the exact time that the license was issued.
The marriage license is valid for 60 days, beginning the day after it is issued.
Appointments for wedding ceremonies at City Hall or within the Buffalo City limits can be made at the time of the license or by contacting our office.
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