Your NYC City Hall wedding guide

Couples often say City Hall when referring to a civil wedding at the City Clerk’s Marriage Bureau. NYC311 lists the Manhattan office at 141 Worth Street; check your chosen borough office and appointment confirmation.

Make a license appointment in person or virtually through Project Cupid; walk-in service is unavailable. Normally, wait at least 24 hours after receiving the license before marrying, unless a judge grants a waiver.

The marriage license costs $35 and is usually valid for 60 days. Bring valid ID and the documents required for your circumstances; a valid passport from any country is among the accepted IDs. Check marital-history requirements if previously married.

City Clerk ceremonies are held by appointment Monday through Friday, with Project Cupid as the online booking route. The civil ceremony fee is $25. Keep the confirmation and check its instructions for your office.

Bring your valid New York State marriage license, the required photo identification and at least one witness age 18 or older. The City Clerk’s current announcement allows four accompanying attendees in addition to the couple; witnesses and your photographer belong within that allowance.

A limited number of children age 12 or under may be allowed at the Clerk’s discretion. Confirm the actual group against your appointment instructions rather than assuming an extra guest or vendor can enter.

Elope Me’s published photography offer includes the option for the photographer to be your witness at no additional charge. Request it before the day so the team can confirm the arrangement; the photographer remains part of the accompanying-attendee count.

Decide whether you want photographs before the ceremony, after it or both. A nearby portrait plan can keep the day simple; another location needs travel time as well as time for pictures.

Before finalizing coverage, confirm the chosen office’s camera, equipment and entry rules. The official pages linked here do not establish a universal professional-photography policy for every borough office.

JUST THE TWO OF US includes your City Hall ceremony, followed by 40 minutes of portraits nearby. NYC CLASSIC includes your City Hall ceremony, followed by up to 2 hours of photography at two locations. Share your appointment, chosen office and portrait ideas to discuss a workable plan.

The $35 license and $25 civil ceremony fees are official charges. Photography and any other arrangements have their own costs. Recheck the official payment instructions before your appointments.