Babylon Marriage License

Babylon marriage license applications go through the Babylon Town Clerk's office in Suffolk County. The office sits at 200 East Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst and handles marriage license requests on weekdays. Whether you live in one of the many hamlets in the Town of Babylon or plan to hold your wedding somewhere on Long Island, you can walk into this office to start the process. The town clerk also keeps past marriage records on file. Couples from across New York State can apply here since there is no residency rule for marriage licenses in the state. You just need to show up with your partner and the right paperwork.

Babylon Marriage License Filing

Marriage licenses in Babylon are filed through Suffolk County. The Babylon Town Clerk is the office that issues them, but other town clerks in Suffolk County can do the same thing. You do not have to live in Babylon or Suffolk County to apply. Under DRL Section 13, any couple can get a marriage license from any town or city clerk in New York State. It does not matter where the ceremony will take place.

The Suffolk County Clerk's office keeps birth, marriage, and death records from 1908 to 1935 on file. For records after 1935, you need to contact the town clerk where the license was purchased. That means the Babylon Town Clerk holds most modern marriage records for the town. The Suffolk County Historical Society in Riverhead also has older records that may be useful for genealogy work.

Babylon was part of the Town of Huntington until 1872, so early marriage records may be filed under Huntington. If you need a record from before that date, check with the Huntington Town Clerk as well.

How to Get a Marriage License in Babylon

Both partners must show up together at the Babylon Town Clerk's office. The office is at 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. You can reach the clerk by phone at (631) 957-3005. Bring a valid photo ID like a driver's license, passport, or state-issued non-driver ID. You also need a certified birth certificate that shows your parents' names. Have your Social Security number ready.

If you were married before, bring your final divorce decree or a death certificate for your former spouse. All prior marriages must be fully ended before you can apply for a new license. The fee is $40. Credit and debit cards may carry a small convenience fee on top of that. Once the clerk processes your form, you get the license that same day. A 24-hour waiting period then kicks in per DRL Section 13-b. You cannot get married the same day you pick up the license. Your Babylon marriage license stays valid for 60 days and works anywhere in New York State. Active military members get 180 days instead.

The screenshot below shows the New York State Department of Health vital records page, which provides additional guidance on marriage license rules across the state.

This page covers statewide rules for marriage licenses, certified copies, and how to request records by mail.

Note: No blood test or medical exam is needed to get a marriage license anywhere in New York State.

After Your Babylon Wedding Ceremony

After the wedding, the officiant must return the signed marriage license to the Babylon Town Clerk's office within five days. This applies whether the ceremony was in Babylon or somewhere else in the state. The officiant, both spouses, and at least one witness all sign the license at the end of the ceremony. Per DRL Section 14, the clerk fills out the license form and hands it to the couple, who then give it to their officiant for the wedding day.

Under Section 11 of the Domestic Relations Law, many types of people can perform your ceremony. Judges, mayors, ordained clergy, and appointed one-day marriage officers all qualify. The Town of Huntington, which is next door to Babylon in Suffolk County, issues one-day marriage officiant licenses through its town clerk. Babylon may offer the same service. Once the officiant sends the signed license back to the Babylon Town Clerk, the clerk files it with the state. You should get a Certificate of Marriage Registration in the mail within about 20 days.

Babylon Marriage License Copies

You can get a certified copy of your Babylon marriage license from the town clerk who issued it. The fee is $10 per copy. Bring a photo ID and pay in person, or mail a request with a notarized letter that includes the names of both spouses and the date of the marriage. Include a check or money order for $10 payable to the Babylon Town Clerk.

The New York State Department of Health also provides certified copies for $30 each. Processing takes 10 to 12 weeks through regular mail. Priority handling adds $15 to the total. For faster service, VitalChek offers rush orders at a higher cost. The NYS Department of Health genealogy section handles requests for marriage records over 50 years old when both spouses are deceased. The genealogy fee starts at $22 for a three-year index search.

Note: Only the bride or groom can request a certified copy of a recent marriage record unless both spouses have passed away and the record is over 50 years old.

Babylon Town Clerk Office

The Babylon Town Clerk handles all marriage license applications for the Town of Babylon. The clerk, Carol Quirk, oversees birth, marriage, and death records for the town. The office also issues dog licenses and other permits. For marriage license questions, call the main line or visit during business hours.

The Babylon Town Historian, Robert Mills Smith, can help with older marriage records and genealogy research. His office is at 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, and you can reach him at (631) 957-7487. The FamilySearch Babylon genealogy page is another free resource for tracking down historical records in the town.

Nearby Cities

These towns and cities near Babylon also issue marriage licenses through their local clerks.