Marriage Licenses & Marriage Records

Marriage Licenses

A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any Town or City Clerk in the State.

If you would like to apply for a marriage license at the North Castle Town Clerk's Office, please call the Office at 914-273-3000, ext. 42, in advance to schedule an appointment. We suggest calling at least 6 weeks in advance of your wedding date to schedule.

Although the license is issued immediately, the marriage ceremony may not take place for 24 hours, but the license is then valid for 60 days. Original or certified copies of birth certificates and current photo ID are required. Information regarding any previous marriages must be furnished, as well as the Decree of Divorce with filing date for the most recent marriage. 

Fee: $40 which can be paid in cash, check, or credit card in person at the time of your appointment

More information about Getting Married in New York State is available on the NYS Department of Health website.

The Town Clerk can officiate your Marriage Ceremony. Call for appointment.

Marriage Officiant License (optional)

  • One Day Marriage Officiant License is valid only for parties who have obtained their marriage license in the Town of North Castle and are named on the marriage license.
  • One Day Marriage Officiant License shall expire after the marriage ceremony or the expiration of the marriage license, whichever occurs first.

Fee: $25 

Marriage Records

Certified Copies of Marriage Records for a license that was issued at the North Castle Town Clerk's Office are on file.

  • To obtain a certified transcript or certified copy of a marriage record, you must be a spouse or another person who has a documented judicial or other proper purpose or a New York State Court Order. 
    • If you are not a spouse, you must document a judicial or other proper purpose. For example, you may need a marriage certificate to claim a benefit. You would need an official letter from the agency saying that you need the marriage record to process the claim.
  • Complete the Marriage Records Application Form (PDF)
  • See below for Records Payment Instructions

Fee: $10 per copy

Genealogical Records

The Town provides uncertified copies of Marriage certificates, if on file for at least 50 years and both spouses are known to be deceased, for genealogy research purposes. All requests must be submitted in writing and include payment of the applicable statutory fee. Application should include:

Fee: for the search which starts at $22 as detailed in the Fee Schedule on the form

Dual Citizenship

If you are requesting records for dual citizenship, see requirements on the NYS Department of Health Website regarding forms and instruction before submitting paperwork and payment. Call the Clerk's Office if you have further questions.

Records Payment Instructions

  • If applying for a record in person at the North Castle Town Clerk's Office, please bring a photo ID along with the completed form. Form does not need to be notarized.
    • It is strongly recommended  that you call the Clerk's office in advance

  • IMPORTANT for mailing applications: 

    • Your signature must be notarized on the form when mailing or making online payment for certified copies. (not needed for Genealogical Records)
    • Include a copy of the front of  your photo ID (not needed for Genealogical Records)
    • Check for fee(s) made payable to "Town of North Castle" 
    • Mail the application form, copy of photo ID, and payment to: 
      North Castle Town Hall
      Town Clerk's Office
      15 Bedford Road
      Armonk, NY 10504
  • The notarized application form must be received by mail or email in the Clerk's office before copies will be mailed.
  • Select "Certified Copies $10" from the dropdown menu as the payment type
  • OR Select "Genealogical Record $22" from the dropdown menu as the payment type (this form does not need to be notarized)
  • OR Select "Other $25" from the dropdown menu as the payment type for Marriage Officiant
  • Select the quantity on the next screen

New York State Department of Health Resources