New York Marriage And Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


Marriage Records in New York can now be easily tracked; however, there will be steps in getting one. Just be reminded there are several types of marriage records. Records in marriage is a lot useful as it gives vital information most specially if you want to make a genealogy.

One would like to know the reasons used in getting a copy of a marriage certificate. The wife's maiden name is one of the important information which will lead you to whole new direction in doing research. Doing genealogy can be interesting but it will really take much of your time. Aside from the genealogy benefits you're getting out of a marriage records, one could also find other interesting data about the husband and wife. In these cases, you can find time by browsing through their records simply by filling out a diagram in the family tree. One just has to properly look for your correct marriage records. By checking your family history, you will be able to know their real and complete names as well as how old both the partners are when they applied for the marriage license. Moreover, you will learn origins of the couple and what occupation they have. Data on the details of every spouse can also be checked in marriage certificate.

History says that records can already be requested in the state of New York and it started even way before 1914 except in Buffalo, Yonkers and Albany. One just had to send request to the city clerk and specify which town the marriage took place. However, of course every request has its charges. Requesting for a copy of a marriage certificate in the state of New York would cost $30.00 per copy. But just be ready for additional charges which depend on the type of record being requested. Check info from Marriage Certificate - Department of Health, New York.

Just be aware of the restrictions. Only the bride, groom or those people with judicial New York State Court Order documentation can request for a certified copy. Just be ready with the following documents once you need to request one: complete names of the bride and the groom, birth details of the couple, residence address, date and place of the marriage, a valid reason for obtaining such document along with the relationship of the one who filed the request. Without such information, request may be denied.

These applications must be addressed to "Certification Unit, Vital Records Section, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602". Urgent request can be sent directly to the office to be catered right away.

It is much better also to request for records of marriage online since it is faster and you just have to look for valid agencies online but make sure there is refund agreed if ever they encounter issues.




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