How do I obtain a copy of my marriage license?

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Last Updated: September 7, 2016

Marriage licenses are only recorded in the Town Clerk's office where the license was originally purchased and at the Department of Health in Albany, NY. 

Certified copies of marriage records are only available to the bride, groom or persons with proof of Power of Attorney. In order to obtain a copy of your marriage record from the Perry Town Clerk, you will need to do the following:

• Complete form DOH-301 (Application for Marriage Record)
• provide current photo ID
• have your signature notarized, if you are applying by mail
• provide a current phone number, if you are applying by mail
• pay $10, cash or check

Genealogical marriage records are available to direct descendents when the marriage was recorded at least 50 years ago and both the bride and groom are now deceased. In order to obtain a copy of your marriage record from the Perry Town Clerk, you will need to do the following:

• Complete form DOH-1562 (Application for Genealogical Searches)
• provide proof of descendency, such as a family tree
• provide current photo ID
• have your signature notarized, if you are applying by mail
• provide a current phone number, if you are applying by mail
• application fees are based on the time span to search for your record. Basic searches cost $22 for each record and cover a three year search. Rates for more extensive searches are listed on form DOH-1562.

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