Marriage Licenses

Everything you need to know about applying for a marriage license in the Town of Oakfield, including requirements, fees, and one-day officiant information.

Quick Information

Getting Your Marriage License

$40 License Fee

Marriage license fee payable to the Town Clerk.

60 Days

Your marriage license is valid for 60 days after it is issued.

24-Hour Waiting Period

The license should be obtained at least 24 hours before the ceremony. The Town currently recommends obtaining it at least 48 hours beforehand.

Appointments Recommended

Appointments are strongly recommended. Town offices are currently open Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, and closed Friday.

BEFORE YOU VISIT

Before You Apply

Before visiting the Town Clerk’s Office, make sure you have the required information and documentation needed to complete your marriage license application.

What to Bring

ONE-DAY OFFICIANT

Have Someone Special Perform Your Ceremony

New York State allows an individual to obtain authorization to solemnize a specific marriage.

Submit an Application

The officiant submits the required application to the same Town or City Clerk that issued the couple’s marriage license.

Pay the $25 Fee

The one-day officiant license fee is $25. When Oakfield issues both the marriage license and officiant license, the current combined fees are $65.

Perform the Ceremony

The licensed officiant may perform that marriage anywhere within New York State during the validity period of the marriage license.

After the Ceremony

The officiant must complete the required information on the original marriage license and return the completed license to the Town Clerk’s Office within 5 days of the ceremony.