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Town and City Clerks in New York will soon be able to issue a one-day marriage officiant permit to anyone wanting to perform a single wedding ceremony in the state. Learn more about how to apply, how much a one-day officiant license costs, and more. (NY A02901 / S02234 ; 2023)

Governor Kathy Hochul just signed legislation to approve a one-day-marriage officiant designation in New York State. Read about the new one-day officiant license, how to apply for designation with the Secretary of State, how long it takes to get approved to officiate, and how one-day authorization compares to online ordination through American Marriage Ministries when legally officiating a wedding in New York State, including NYC.

New York is one step away from creating a new one-day marriage officiant designation for lay individuals who want to perform weddings there, after legislation passed both the NY assembly and senate this month. The bill now awaits final approval from Gov. Hochul.

One-day marriage officiant designation is one step closer in New York as Senate Bill 729A heads back to the Assembly for review. (NY Senate Bill S739A, previous S3652) (SB 739/ AB 6300)

See what’s next: Lawmakers in New York are once again considering legislation to designate lay individuals (non clergy) as one-day marriage officiants, authorized to perform marriages in the state. (NY Senate Bill S739A, previous S3652)

Couples in New York sometimes wait weeks for a virtual appointment to get a marriage license during the COVID pandemic. Mayor de Blasio says it’s time for the City Clerk’s Office to fully reopen - despite a rise in cases caused by the delta variant.

Will online weddings return to New York? Lawmakers reconsider virtual marriage ceremonies and marriage license services provided through video conferencing technologies, with NY Assembly Bill 8192. ( AB08192 )

Take a look at what's on the menu for this Katz's Deli micro wedding, as the NYC icon becomes the latest unlikely venue to emerge in this year's wedding boom. Plus why we think all small business owners should become ordained ministers with AMM... now!

New laws in New York raise the minimum age of consent to marry to 18, removing all exceptions for minors. NY is the latest state to ban child marriage, following Rhode Island's decision last month.

The NYC Marriage Bureau reopened for scheduled in-person services on July 19, including civil marriage ceremonies and marriage license appointments. These appointments can be scheduled through the city's updated Project Cupid portal.

The Office of the City Clerk and NYC Marriage Bureau will reopen on July 19 to in-person services and civil wedding ceremonies.

Gov. Cuomo has rescinded the Executive Order that allowed online virtual wedding ceremonies over video-conference in New York. As of June 25, 2021, all weddings in NY must be performed in person.

NY may remove the marriage license waiting period for military personnel who are scheduled for deployment within 30 days. Senate Bill 6272, SB6272

A NY bride is selling a discount Brooklyn wedding on TikTok after she and her husband eloped in a small, intimate ceremony with family and friends in Massachusetts.

New York’s expanded guidelines for weddings and catered events, including receptions, go into effect Monday, to the relief of many venues, brides, and grooms. Strict requirements must be followed.