Bronx County Marriage License

Bronx County marriage license applications are handled by the New York City Clerk's office. The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City, so the process here is different from the rest of New York State. Instead of going to a town clerk, you visit the NYC City Clerk's Bronx office at the Supreme Court Building on Grand Concourse. The fee is $35, not the $40 charged elsewhere in the state. You can apply at any borough office, but the Bronx location is the most convenient if you live in the borough. Appointments are required through the Project Cupid system.

NYC City Clerk Bronx Office

The NYC City Clerk's Bronx office is at the Supreme Court Building, 851 Grand Concourse, Room B131, Bronx, NY 10451. The phone number is (718) 618-3300. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This office handles all marriage license applications for the Bronx. Walk-in service is not available. You must make an appointment through Project Cupid before you go.

Both partners need to show up at the appointment together. You each bring a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or IDNYC card. Per DRL Section 13, all persons who plan to marry in New York State must get a marriage license first. In the Bronx, that means going through the NYC City Clerk. The fee is $35, payable by credit card, debit card, or money order. Cash is not accepted.

You can also apply at any other NYC borough office. The Manhattan office is at 141 Worth Street. Brooklyn is at 210 Joralemon Street. Queens is at 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. Staten Island is at 10 Richmond Terrace. All five offices issue the same marriage license and charge the same $35 fee.

How to Get a Marriage License in the Bronx

Start by filling out the online application at nyc.gov/cupid. The application asks for your name, address, birth place, date of birth, Social Security number, and marital history. You also make a sworn statement that there are no legal barriers to the marriage. The online application expires after 21 days if you do not complete it in person. Once submitted, schedule an appointment at the Bronx office or any other borough location.

At the appointment, bring your confirmation number, photo ID, any required documents, and payment. Accepted IDs include a driver's license, passport, state-issued non-driver ID, IDNYC, or U.S. military ID. All documents must be current. Expired IDs are not accepted. If you were married before, list every prior marriage on the application. Bring your final divorce decree. All divorces must be finalized before you can apply for a new license.

The clerk issues your marriage license right away, but per DRL Section 13-b there is a 24-hour waiting period before the ceremony can happen. The license is valid for 60 days. Active military get 180 days. You can request a judicial waiver from the County Clerk in the Bronx if you need to skip the 24-hour wait. There is no fee for the waiver. Hand it to your officiant so they can attach it when they return the signed license.

The NYC City Clerk website screenshot below shows information about the Bronx marriage license process and appointment scheduling.

This page covers all requirements for applying at the Bronx office.

Bronx Marriage License Ceremony Options

You can get married at the NYC City Clerk's Bronx office. The ceremony is quick. After the ceremony, you get your Certificate of Marriage Registration right there. If you choose to have the ceremony somewhere else, any authorized officiant can do it. Under Section 11 of the Domestic Relations Law, judges, clergy, mayors, and other officials can perform marriages. The officiant must be registered with the City of New York to perform ceremonies within city limits.

After the wedding, the officiant, both spouses, and the witness sign the marriage license. The officiant must return it to the office where it was issued within five business days. If you had your ceremony outside the clerk's office, your Certificate of Marriage Registration arrives by mail in about 20 days after they process the returned license. That certificate lists the date, time, location, officiant's name and title, and any surname changes.

Note: Ship captains cannot perform marriages in New York State, even in the Bronx.

Bronx County Marriage Certificate Copies

The NYC Marriage License Bureau keeps Bronx County marriage records from 1950 to the present. A short certificate for domestic use costs $15 for the first copy and $10 for each one after that. An extended marriage certificate for foreign use costs $35 for the first copy and $30 for extras. You apply through the City Clerk's office.

For marriage records from the Bronx before 1950, you need to contact the NYC Municipal Archives. They hold older vital records for all five boroughs. The New York State Department of Health also keeps divorce records for the entire state from 1963 onward, but for NYC marriage records specifically, you go through the city, not the state.

Name changes can happen through the marriage license itself. You pick your new surname option on the back of the application. If you change your name, the change takes effect when the ceremony ends. Once married, you should notify the Social Security Administration to update your records. There is no charge for that.

Bronx Marriage License Legal Rules

Both applicants must be at least 18. No parental consent is needed if both are 18 or older. Minors under 18 cannot get married in New York. You do not need a blood test or physical exam. Under DRL Section 13, the license must be delivered to the officiant within 60 days. The ceremony must include a statement by each party, in the presence of the officiant and at least one witness, that they take the other as their spouse. There is no set form for the ceremony beyond that.

Previous marriages must be fully resolved. List all prior marriages on the application. Bring the final divorce decree or death certificate for each. The clerks verify that all prior marriages ended before issuing a new license. DRL Section 16 makes it a crime to provide false statements on a marriage license application. New York law also bars marriages between close relatives including siblings, parent and child, and uncle or aunt with niece or nephew.

Cities in Bronx County

Bronx County is one of the five boroughs of New York City. All marriage license services run through the NYC City Clerk system.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to the Bronx. You can apply for a marriage license at any clerk in New York State, not just in your own borough or county.