Greenburgh Marriage License Records

Greenburgh marriage license applications are handled at the Greenburgh Town Clerk's office at 177 Hillside Avenue. The town sits in the southern part of Westchester County and serves a large, diverse population spread across several villages and hamlets. Couples can visit the clerk's office on weekdays to apply for a marriage license, and the full process usually takes just one trip. The Greenburgh Town Clerk keeps vital records on file and can help with both new marriage license applications and requests for copies of past filings. You do not need to be a Greenburgh resident to apply here.

Greenburgh Marriage License in Westchester County

Marriage licenses in Greenburgh are filed through Westchester County. The Greenburgh Town Clerk issues them, but many other city and town clerks in Westchester County can do the same. Under DRL Section 13, any couple can apply at any clerk's office in New York State regardless of residency.

Westchester County is home to several cities and towns that process marriage licenses, including Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon. The county clerk's office handles land records and court filings but does not issue marriage licenses. That task belongs to the city and town clerks. If the Greenburgh clerk's hours do not work for you, any other Westchester town clerk can help instead.

Note: Greenburgh includes the villages of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, and Tarrytown, all of which fall under the town clerk for vital records.

How to Get a Marriage License in Greenburgh

Both partners must come to the Greenburgh Town Clerk's office together. The address is 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607. Call (914) 993-1500 if you have questions. Bring a valid photo ID and a certified birth certificate with a raised seal that shows your parents' names. Have your Social Security number ready as well.

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 a new license can be issued. The fee is $40 for the marriage license. Once the clerk processes your application, you receive the license that day. Per DRL Section 13-b, a 24-hour waiting period applies before you can get married. The Greenburgh marriage license stays valid for 60 days and works anywhere in New York State. Active military personnel get 180 days with proof of service.

The screenshot below shows the Greenburgh Town Clerk's website with office details and services.

This page has contact details and general information about the Greenburgh Town Clerk's office.

The Greenburgh Town Government website is another resource for finding town services and department contacts.

The town government portal lists departments including the town clerk, who handles all marriage license applications.

After the Greenburgh Marriage Ceremony

After your wedding, the officiant must return the signed marriage license to the Greenburgh Town Clerk within five days. Both spouses, the officiant, and at least one witness sign the license at the ceremony. Per DRL Section 14, the clerk prepares the license form and gives it to the couple before the wedding.

Under Section 11 of the Domestic Relations Law, many people can officiate. Judges, mayors, ordained clergy, and appointed one-day marriage officers all qualify. Once the signed license is returned, the Greenburgh clerk files it with the state. You should receive a Certificate of Marriage Registration in the mail within about 20 days. That document is your proof the marriage has been officially recorded. If it does not arrive within a month, call the Greenburgh Town Clerk to follow up on the status of your filing.

Get Copies of Greenburgh Marriage License

Certified copies of a Greenburgh marriage license cost $10 each. Visit the town clerk with a photo ID, or mail a notarized request with both spouses' names and the marriage date. Include a $10 check or money order payable to the Greenburgh Town Clerk. Send it to 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607. In-person requests are processed the same day, while mail requests may take longer depending on volume at the clerk's office.

The New York State Department of Health also issues certified copies for $30. Regular processing takes 10 to 12 weeks. Priority handling costs $15 extra. For older records, the DOH genealogy section provides uncertified copies of marriage records over 50 years old when both spouses are deceased, starting at $22 for a three-year index search.

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

Greenburgh Town Clerk Contact

The Greenburgh Town Clerk manages marriage licenses, birth and death records, and other vital records for the unincorporated areas and villages within the town. For marriage license questions, call the main number or visit the office during regular hours. The clerk's staff can walk you through the application process and answer questions about what documents to bring.

Greenburgh's location in the lower Hudson Valley makes it convenient for couples coming from Westchester, Rockland, or even northern New Jersey. The town sits just north of Yonkers and west of White Plains, putting the clerk's office within easy reach of several major highways. The New York State Archives also maintains historical vital records and can help with research for older Greenburgh marriage records that are no longer held locally.

Nearby Cities

These Westchester County cities and towns near Greenburgh also issue marriage licenses.