Search Colonie Marriage License Records

Colonie marriage license applications are processed at the Town Clerk's office on Loudon Road in Loudonville. The Town of Colonie sits in Albany County and is one of the largest suburbs in the Capital District. Couples from across the area come to Colonie to apply for their marriage license because you do not need to be a local resident. The Town Clerk handles all marriage license requests, and you can walk in with your partner, fill out the forms, and get your license issued that same day. The office also keeps records of past marriages for anyone who needs a copy.

Colonie Marriage License Filing

Marriage licenses in Colonie are filed through Albany County. The Colonie Town Clerk is the local issuing office, but several other clerks in Albany County also issue marriage licenses. The list includes offices in Albany, Altamont, Berne, Bethlehem, Cohoes, Coeymans, Green Island, Guilderland, Knox, Menands, New Scotland, Ravena, Rensselaerville, Voorheesville, Watervliet, and Westerlo. Under DRL Section 13, any couple can get a marriage license from any town or city clerk in New York State.

The Albany County Clerk's office at 16 Lodge Street in Albany maintains deeds, mortgages, divorce records, and Supreme Court records after 1919. It does not issue marriage licenses. Marriage records from the City of Albany before January 1, 1914 are not managed by the Department of Health. Instead, those older records sit with the city clerk in the city where the license was filed. For copies of a marriage license issued anywhere in Albany County, contact the town or city clerk who issued it or the New York State Department of Health.

Note: Marriage records from 1908 to 1935 may also be on file with the Albany County Clerk's office.

How to Get a Marriage License in Colonie

Both partners must appear together at the Colonie Town Clerk's office. The office is at 534 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Call (518) 783-2739 to ask about current hours or to check if you need an appointment. Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state-issued non-driver ID, or passport. You also need a certified birth certificate with a raised seal that shows your parents' names.

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 one. The fee is $40. Once the clerk processes your application, you receive the license that same day. A 24-hour waiting period then kicks in per DRL Section 13-b. You cannot hold the ceremony on the same day you pick up the license. Your Colonie marriage license is valid for 60 days and works anywhere in New York State. Military personnel on active duty get an extended 180-day window.

The screenshot below shows the Colonie Town Clerk's website where you can find details on town services and marriage license applications.

This page provides information on the Colonie Town Clerk's services and contact details for marriage license applicants.

Colonie Marriage License After the Ceremony

After the wedding, your officiant must return the signed marriage license to the Colonie Town Clerk's office within five days. This applies no matter where the ceremony took place in the state. The officiant, both spouses, and at least one witness all sign the license at the end of the ceremony.

Many types of people can perform a marriage ceremony in New York. Judges, mayors, ordained clergy, and one-day marriage officers all qualify under Section 11 of the Domestic Relations Law. Per DRL Section 14, the clerk fills out the license form and hands it to the couple, who then give it to their chosen officiant for the big day. Once the signed license comes back, the clerk files it with the state. You should get a Certificate of Marriage Registration in the mail within about 15 to 20 days. That certificate is your proof that the marriage is on record.

Couples who do not get their certificate within four weeks should call the Colonie Town Clerk to follow up. The certificate is sent by the issuing clerk automatically, so if it does not arrive, something may have gone wrong with the filing or the mail.

Getting Copies of Colonie Marriage Records

A certified copy of your Colonie marriage license costs $10 from the town clerk who issued it. You can request one in person with a photo ID, or send a written request by mail. Include a notarized letter with both spouses' names and the marriage date. Mail a check or money order for $10 payable to the Colonie Town Clerk at 534 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.

The New York State Department of Health also provides certified copies for $30, but processing takes 10 to 12 weeks. Priority handling adds $15 and speeds things up to about two weeks. For rush orders, VitalChek can process requests with a credit card at a higher price. The NYS DOH genealogy section handles older records over 50 years when both spouses are deceased, starting at a $22 search fee.

Colonie Town Clerk Contact

The Colonie Town Clerk's office handles a variety of town services beyond marriage licenses. Birth and death certificates, dog licenses, notary services, and other vital records all fall under the clerk's office. For any questions about your marriage license application or to check on a filed license, call the office during business hours. Staff members can also assist with certified copies of older marriage records that are on file with the town.

Nearby Cities

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