Marriage Record

Application of Copy of Marriage Record
Affidavit for Correction of Marriage

Marriage Records

  1. For yourself;
  2. To the spouse; OR
  3. Other people who have a:
    • documented legal right or claim
    • New York State Court Order

  1. Application for Marriage.  (Application must be notarized if applying through the mail [Acknowledgement]);
  2. Valid photo ID;
    • Driver’s license, State-issued, nondriver photo-ID card, Passport, OR U.S. Military-issued, photo ID; OR
    • Two of the following showing the applicant’s name and address:
      • Utility or telephone bill
      • Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months
  3. Certified Birth Record (if name changed);
  4. Self-stamped, return address envelope

$10.00 per copy.

Gratis Copy - Certain circumstances allow for the fee to be waived. These circumstances include:

  • School Entrance - For kindergarten/pre-k registration and not for subsequent school transfers or admissions;
  • Public Relief - Involves applications for or determination of eligibility for welfare, food stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), county job training, etc.;
  • Employment Certificate - Involves the application for working papers by a minor; and
  • Veterans Benefits - Involves the determination of eligibility for veteran's benefits by the veteran or persons related to the veteran.

        • Online/Phone – Credit, debit and prepaid debit card brands (or any combination);
        • Mail – Personal check, money order, or certified check made payable to “Town Clerk”.
        • Drop Box (Outside front door) – *Cash, check, money order, or certified check made payable to “Town Clerk”. *Customer assumes ALL responsibility when leaving cash in the drop box.
        • Walk-Ins – Cash, check, money orders, and credit/debit/prepaid debit cards.

Subject to a 2.95% service fee or minimum of $1.00.

*If applying through the mail, you must have your application notarized and include a self addressed stamped envelope.

Marriage Certificate Corrections

To correct an error, the applicant must submit an Affidavit for Correction of Marriage Record and documentary proof in ORIGINAL FORM supporting the correction.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A CORRECTION/AMENDMENT?
  • The bride/groom/spouse on record
  • Anyone with a New York State Court order

Original supporting documents must be presented. Notarized copies or altered documents are NOT accepted.

Completed affidavits are to be returned to the registrar in the district the marriage license was issued.

If the marriage license was filed in the Town of Barton, mail the application to:

Town of Barton Clerk’s Office
Attn: Registrar of Vital Statistics
304 State Route 17C
Waverly, NY 14892

Proper identification (listed above) must be presented.

There is no fee for a correction; however, obtaining a certified copy of the corrected record costs $10.00.

Renew Online

Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, and we now accept debit/credit cards onsite or online.  Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Town Clerk.

Subject to a 2.95% service fee or minimum of $1.00.