Greene County Marriage License

Greene County marriage license records are handled by the town clerks throughout this Catskills-region county. The county seat is Catskill, and the Greene County Clerk's office manages land records, court filings, and the county records center. For marriage licenses, though, you apply at a town or village clerk. Greene County has 14 towns and 5 villages, each with a clerk who can process your application. This page explains how to get a marriage license in Greene County, where to find copies of older records, and what fees and rules apply throughout the county.

Greene County Marriage License Offices

The Greene County Clerk can be reached at (518) 719-3255. Email: clerk@greenecountyny.gov. The Greene County Records Center is at 465 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414. Erin O'Brien serves as the Records Management Director. Phone: (518) 943-2472. The county clerk handles deeds, court records, and DMV services but does not issue marriage licenses. That job goes to the town clerks.

The Town of Greene Clerk's office at 51 Genesee Street, P.O. Box 129, Greene, NY 13778 is one option for getting a marriage license in the county. Contact: (607) 656-4191 ext. 215. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Marriage licenses are issued Monday through Thursday until 3:00 p.m. and Friday until 11:00 a.m. Under DRL Section 13, both partners must show up in person with photo ID, birth certificates, and proof of how any prior marriages ended. The fee is $40.

After the clerk issues the license, a 24-hour waiting period starts per DRL Section 13-b. Then the license is good for 60 days. You can get married anywhere in New York State with a Greene County marriage license.

Greene County Town and Village Clerks

Greene County has clerks in every town and village. Each one can issue marriage licenses. Here are the phone numbers for the towns:

• Ashland: (518) 734-3636
• Athens: (518) 945-1052
• Cairo: (518) 622-3120
• Catskill: (518) 943-2141
• Coxsackie: (518) 731-2727
• Durham: (518) 239-6122
• Greenville: (518) 966-5055

Other towns include Halcott at (845) 254-6441, Hunter at (518) 589-6150, Jewett at (518) 263-4646, Lexington at (518) 989-6476, New Baltimore at (518) 756-6671, Prattsville at (518) 299-3125, and Windham at (518) 734-4170. The villages of Athens, Catskill, Coxsackie, Hunter, and Tannersville also have clerks. All charge the same $40 fee set by state law. Pick whichever office works best for you.

The Greene County Clerk's website shows county departments and contact info. Visit the Greene County website for the full directory.

This page lists Greene County departments and their phone numbers.

Note: Greene County town clerk hours vary, so call ahead before visiting to make sure the office is open for marriage license applications.

Greene County Marriage License Copies

A certified copy from the town clerk who issued the license costs $10. Bring your photo ID to get it in person, or mail a request with a notarized letter and a $10 check. The New York State Department of Health charges $30 per copy with 10 to 12 week processing. The genealogy section provides uncertified copies of records at least 50 years old when both spouses are dead, starting at $22.

The Greene County government website also has information on county records and services. Visit the Town of Greene clerk page for details on vital records, including marriage license applications and copy requests. Under Section 11 of the Domestic Relations Law, judges, mayors, clergy, and appointed marriage officers can all perform ceremonies in Greene County. After the wedding, the officiant returns the signed license to the issuing clerk, who files it with the state.

This page covers the Town of Greene's clerk services including marriage license details and hours.

Greene County Marriage Records History

Vital records registration in New York started in 1881. The New York State Archives has marriage indexes from that year forward on microfiche. The New York State Library has more genealogy resources. For Greene County specifically, the town clerk where the license was issued is the best source for older records. The Greene County Records Center at 465 Main Street in Catskill may also have historical documents.

Processing a genealogy request through the state takes eight months or longer. Going to the local clerk is faster and cheaper at $10 versus $30.

Cities in Greene County

Greene County is made up of towns and villages with no large cities. No communities in this county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All local clerks issue marriage licenses valid statewide.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit next to Greene County. Make sure you contact the right clerk for where your license was filed.