North Hempstead Marriage License

North Hempstead marriage license applications are handled by the Town Clerk Registrar's Office at 200 Plandome Road in Manhasset. The Town of North Hempstead is one of three towns in Nassau County on Long Island, covering communities like Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset, Roslyn, and New Hyde Park. The clerk's office recommends making an appointment for marriage licenses and does not accommodate walk-ins for this service. You can call 311 or (516) 869-6311 to schedule your visit, or email feedback@northhempsteadny.gov. Wednesday evening hours may be available by appointment for couples who cannot make it during the regular weekday schedule.

North Hempstead Marriage License Filing

North Hempstead sits in Nassau County. The Town Clerk issues marriage licenses, but you can also apply at other clerk offices across Nassau County or anywhere in New York State. Under DRL Section 13, any couple can get a marriage license from any town or city clerk in the state. Your license works for a ceremony at any location in New York.

Nassau County has three towns: North Hempstead, Hempstead, and Oyster Bay. Each has its own town clerk who issues marriage licenses. The Nassau County Clerk handles court filings and property records but does not issue marriage licenses. Many villages within North Hempstead direct residents to the Town Clerk at 200 Plandome Road for marriage license matters.

How to Get a North Hempstead Marriage License

Call (516) 869-6311 or email feedback@northhempsteadny.gov to schedule an appointment at the North Hempstead Town Clerk's Office, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030. Regular hours for marriage licenses are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Extended Wednesday evening hours from 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. may be available at the office's discretion and only by appointment.

Both partners must appear in person. You cannot send a representative, even one with power of attorney. Notarized affidavits cannot be used in place of showing up. Bring one current photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or state-issued non-driver ID. Expired documents are not accepted. You also need proof of age and identity. All foreign documents not in English must come with an official certified translation from a translation service, consulate, embassy, or university. The original documents must be submitted with the translation.

If you were married before, provide details on all previous marriages in the application. Bring a certified copy of your last divorce decree with official seal, or a Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage. If widowed, bring a certified death certificate. Divorce papers in a foreign language need official certified translations too.

The fee is $40. The office accepts cash, money order, check, or credit card. If paying cash, bring the exact amount because the office cannot make change. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Town of North Hempstead. Credit card payments carry a 2.95% service fee. After the clerk issues your license, a 24-hour waiting period starts per DRL Section 13-b. The license is valid for 60 days.

The screenshot below shows the North Hempstead marriage license page with full details on requirements and fees.

This page has the complete list of documents, fees, and age requirements for a North Hempstead marriage license.

Note: If either applicant is under 17 years old, a marriage license cannot be issued.

North Hempstead Marriage License Requirements

Both applicants must be at least 18 years old. If either applicant is 17, they need written consent from both parents and approval from a Supreme Court Justice or Family Court Judge with jurisdiction over the area. No one under 17 can get a marriage license. No blood test or medical exam is needed in New York State.

The Marriage Equality Law, passed in June 2011 and signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, went into effect on July 24, 2011. The North Hempstead Town Clerk issues marriage licenses to same-sex couples under the same rules and fees as all other couples. Per DRL Section 14, the clerk fills out the license and gives it to the couple after they complete the application and pay the fee.

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

The town government site covers all departments and community services in North Hempstead.

North Hempstead Marriage License Copies

A certified copy of a marriage record from North Hempstead costs $10 from the town clerk. For in-person requests, bring your photo ID. Mail requests should include both spouses' names, the marriage date, and a check for $10. Village clerks in some communities like Manorhaven note that the Mayor or Village Clerk can perform marriage ceremonies, but you must first get your license from the Town of North Hempstead.

The New York State Department of Health also provides certified copies for $30 each with 10 to 12 weeks of processing. Under Section 11 of the Domestic Relations Law, judges, mayors, ordained clergy, and appointed officers can all perform your ceremony. After the wedding, the officiant returns the signed license to the clerk within five days. You get a Certificate of Marriage Registration in the mail within a few weeks.

Note: Marriage licenses obtained before 1986 did not include the option to identify a surname after marriage.

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