Marriage records in Queens County, New York, are available through several channels. QueensCourt.us allows you to quickly find publicly available information about marriage records. Additionally, you can contact the Office of the City Clerk of New York City directly, which issues marriage licenses and maintains the corresponding records. Requests are also accepted in person, by mail, and through the NYC online portal. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) maintains marriage certificates registered in the five boroughs.
Queens Marriage Records Search
In New York City, marriage records are maintained by two city agencies. The Office of the City Clerk issues marriage licenses and conducts civil marriage ceremonies for all five boroughs, including Queens. After the marriage is registered, the marriage certificate is submitted to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), which maintains these records and issues certified copies.
The collection of records includes:
- Marriage licenses issued by the City Clerk
- Marriage certificates filed after the ceremony
- Historical marriage records registered within New York City
To obtain a marriage license, both applicants must appear in person at the City Clerk's office. Marriage records for marriages conducted in Queens are centrally maintained through DOHMH.
Office of the City Clerk — Queens
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (for certified copies of certificates)
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Queens
Fees for obtaining copies of marriage records are set according to the rates of NYC DOHMH and the Office of the City Clerk. Current rates are listed below.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Marriage license | $35 |
| Certified copy of marriage certificate (via DOHMH, by mail) | $15 |
| Certified copy of marriage certificate (via DOHMH online portal) | $15 + service fee |
| Priority processing / expedited delivery | Additional fee depending on delivery method |
Payment for a marriage license is accepted at the City Clerk's office in the form of credit/debit card, money order, or check. Cash is not accepted. Processing time for mail requests for certified copies usually takes several weeks.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Queens
There are several ways to order a certified copy of a marriage certificate.
Online
NYC DOHMH provides the option to order a certified copy of a marriage certificate through the official Vital Records online portal on nyc.gov. You need to provide the spouses' names, date of marriage, and pay the fee online.
In Person
You can obtain a certified copy by visiting the DOHMH office at:
Bring a valid photo ID with you. Copies are usually issued the same day.
By Mail
Send a request to NYC DOHMH at the address above. Include in the envelope:
- A completed application for a certified copy of a marriage certificate (form available for download from the DOHMH website)
- A money order for $15, made payable to NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- A copy of a valid photo ID
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Processing of mail requests may take four to six weeks. To obtain a marriage license — not a copy of an already registered certificate — both applicants must appear in person at the Queens County Clerk Office or the Manhattan City Clerk's Office. The license is valid for 60 days from issuance, and New York State has a mandatory 24-hour waiting period between obtaining the license and conducting the ceremony (unless a judge has granted an exception).