Find Brookhaven Marriage License

Brookhaven marriage license applications are handled by the Brookhaven Town Clerk at One Independence Hill in Farmingville. The Town of Brookhaven is the largest town in Suffolk County by both area and population, covering a wide stretch of central Long Island. The Town Clerk's office processes new marriage license applications, issues copies of past records, and serves as the registrar of vital statistics for the town. Couples from across Suffolk County often choose Brookhaven for their marriage license because of the office's accessibility and the range of services it provides. The clerk has also invested in modern records management, including a recently renovated record center in Bellport.

Brookhaven Marriage License in Suffolk County

Brookhaven is part of Suffolk County on Long Island. The Brookhaven Town Clerk issues marriage licenses, but other town clerks across Suffolk County do too. Under DRL Section 13, you can apply at any clerk in New York State. You do not have to live in Brookhaven or Suffolk County. Your license works for a ceremony held anywhere in the state.

The Suffolk County Clerk's office maintains marriage records from 1908 to 1935. For records after 1935, you need to contact the town clerk where the license was originally purchased. So if your marriage license was issued in Brookhaven, the Brookhaven Town Clerk is your point of contact for copies.

How to Get a Brookhaven Marriage License

Go to the Brookhaven Town Clerk's Office at One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738. Both partners must appear together in person. Bring your birth certificate, a valid photo ID, and your Social Security number. If you were married before, bring a certified copy of your divorce decree or a death certificate for a former spouse. No blood test is needed.

The fee for a marriage license is $40. The clerk reviews your documents and issues the license during your visit. A 24-hour waiting period starts as soon as you get it, per DRL Section 13-b. You cannot hold the ceremony that same day. The license stays valid for 60 days. Active military members get 180 days instead. Call the Brookhaven Town Clerk at (631) 451-9101 if you have questions before your visit.

The screenshot below shows the Brookhaven Town Clerk's website with information on services.

The town clerk's site covers all services including marriage licenses, vital records, and permits.

Brookhaven Marriage License Records

The Brookhaven Town Clerk keeps marriage records on file for licenses issued in the town. The clerk's office recently completed a $6 million renovation of its record center in Bellport, funded entirely by grants. The upgraded facility includes security cameras and climate control to protect older documents, some of which date back to the town's founding patent.

Per DRL Section 14, after a wedding the officiant returns the signed license to the issuing clerk. The clerk files it with the New York State Department of Health, and you get a Certificate of Marriage Registration in the mail within a few weeks. Under Section 11 of the Domestic Relations Law, judges, clergy, mayors, and appointed officers can all perform your ceremony.

The Brookhaven Town government website has additional information on town services and departments.

This site covers the broader range of services the Town of Brookhaven offers its residents.

Note: The Suffolk County Clerk maintains marriage records from 1908 to 1935 only; newer records stay with the town clerk.

Brookhaven Marriage License Copies

A certified copy of a Brookhaven marriage license costs $10 from the town clerk. Bring a photo ID for in-person requests. You can also mail a written request with the names of both spouses, the marriage date, and a check for $10 to the Brookhaven Town Clerk, One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738.

The New York State Department of Health issues certified copies for $30 each with 10 to 12 weeks of processing time. Priority handling is available for $15 extra. Rush orders through VitalChek arrive faster but cost more. For genealogy research on records 50 or more years old, the state genealogy section handles those requests when both spouses are deceased.

Nearby Cities

These towns near Brookhaven on Long Island also issue marriage licenses through their local clerks.