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Obtaining Copies of Marriage Certificates

Who is eligible to obtain a marriage certificate copy?

• The bride or groom

• Other persons who have a:

  • documented judicial or other proper purpose

  • New York State Court Order

What is a judicial or other proper purpose?

If the applicant is not the bride or groom, a judicial or other proper purpose must be documented. An example of a judicial or other proper purpose would be a marriage record needed by the applicant to claim a benefit. Documentation would consist of an official letter from the agency verifying that to process the claim they require from the applicant a copy of the requested marriage record.

What is the fee for a marriage certificate copy?

• The fee is $10.00 per marriage certificate copy

• Payment of mail order copies must be made by money order payable to the Town of Poughkeepsie

How long will it take?

• Mail requests ordered with regular handling (or requests submitted via first class, registered, certified or two-day mail) will be processed within 2 days from the date when they are received in the Clerk s office.

How do I place an order for a marriage certificate copy?

1) Come in person to the Town Clerk s office with a proper identification.

Identification Requirements:

Application in person must be submitted with copies of either A or B

1. One (1) of the following forms of valid photo-ID

• Driver license

• Non-driver license

• Passport

• Employment ID

2. Three (3) of the following showing the applicant's name and address

• 2 Utility or telephone bills

• Letter from a government agency dated within the last six (6) months

2) Send a notarized letter of request to:

Susan Miller, Town Clerk
Town of Poughkeepsie
1 Overocker Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
(845) 485 - 3620

In the notarized letter, state the name of the bride, name of the groom, date of marriage and place of marriage. Also include a return address (no P.O. Box) in the letter along with the money order made out to the Town of Poughkeepsie.