Search Huntington Marriage License Records

Huntington marriage license requests are handled by the Huntington Town Clerk at 100 Main Street in downtown Huntington. The office serves all the hamlets and villages within the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County. Couples looking to get married can visit the clerk's office on weekdays to fill out their application and get a marriage license the same day. Huntington is one of the largest towns on Long Island, and its clerk's office processes a high volume of marriage licenses each year. No appointment is needed for most services, though it helps to call ahead and check.

Huntington Marriage License in Suffolk County

Marriage licenses in Huntington are filed through Suffolk County. The Huntington Town Clerk issues them, but any town clerk in Suffolk County can do the same. You do not need to live in Huntington or Suffolk County. Under DRL Section 13, any couple can get a marriage license from any clerk in New York State.

The Suffolk County Clerk's office holds marriage records from 1908 to 1935. For records after that, contact the town clerk where the license was purchased. The Town of Babylon was part of Huntington until 1872, so some early Babylon records may still be on file here in Huntington. The Suffolk County Historical Society in Riverhead can also help with older records and genealogy research.

Huntington Marriage License Application Steps

Both partners must appear together at the Huntington Town Clerk's office. The address is 100 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743. Call (631) 351-3206 if you have questions before your visit. Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or state-issued non-driver ID. A certified birth certificate showing your parents' names is also required. Know your Social Security number.

If either partner was married before, bring the final divorce decree or a death certificate for the former spouse. Every prior marriage must be fully ended before a new license can be issued. The fee is $40. Once the clerk processes your form, you get the license that day. A 24-hour waiting period applies per DRL Section 13-b, so you cannot marry on the same day you pick up the license. The license is valid for 60 days and works anywhere in New York State. Active military personnel get 180 days.

The Huntington Town Clerk screenshot below comes from the official Town of Huntington website and shows the clerk's office portal.

This site lists the town clerk's services including marriage license applications and vital records.

Note: The legal marriage age in New York is 18. No one under 18 can get a marriage license.

Marriage License Ceremony Rules in Huntington

After the wedding, the officiant must return the signed license to the Huntington 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 fills out the form and hands it to the couple, who give it to their officiant.

The Huntington Town Code gives the Town Clerk broad powers over license and permit administration. This includes the ability to issue one-day marriage officiant licenses. Under Section 11 of the Domestic Relations Law, judges, mayors, clergy, and specially appointed officiants can all perform ceremonies. Huntington's town clerk office manages the paperwork for these one-day designations, which are valid only for the specific couple named on the application. The one-day license expires when the marriage license itself expires or when the ceremony is done, whichever comes first.

Once the officiant returns the signed license, the clerk files it with New York State. You should get a Certificate of Marriage Registration by mail within about 20 days. That certificate is your proof the marriage is on file.

Get Copies of Huntington Marriage License

Certified copies of a Huntington marriage license cost $10 each from the town clerk. Bring a photo ID to the office, or mail a notarized request with both spouses' names and the marriage date. Include a check or money order for $10 payable to the Huntington Town Clerk. Mail it to 100 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743. Processing time for mail requests varies, so call ahead to check.

The New York State Department of Health also issues certified copies for $30 each, with processing taking 10 to 12 weeks. Priority handling costs an extra $15. The DOH genealogy section provides uncertified copies of marriage records over 50 years old if both spouses are deceased. The fee starts at $22 for a three-year search of the index.

Huntington Town Clerk Contact

The Huntington Town Clerk serves as the Registrar of Vital Statistics for the town under New York's Public Health Law. Beyond marriage licenses, the office handles birth and death certificates, dog licenses, and various permits. The clerk also functions as Clerk of the Town Board, managing official records and legislative proceedings for the Town of Huntington.

Huntington's clerk department supervises and manages the filing and recording of all certificates, oaths, and other documents required by law. The office also issues certifications and verifications of those records. If you need a copy of any vital record that was filed in Huntington, this is the office to contact. The clerk can also direct you to the right state agency if your record is not on file locally.

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