Town Clerk LaValle announces new law for one-day marriage officiant licenses

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle (R) recently informed the public about recently approved legislation in New York State allowing people over the age of 18 to apply for one-day marriage officiant licenses, authorizing them to solemnize a marriage in the State of New York.

License applications must be submitted to the same Town Clerk’s Office that issued the couple’s marriage license. The names, dates of birth and addresses of the parties to be married must be listed on the application as it appears on the couple’s marriage license.

If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a one-day marriage officiant license by email. The license is only valid for parties to be married as stated on the application and will expire after the marriage ceremony or the expiration of the marriage license, whichever occurs first.

Visit www.BrookhavenNY.gov for more information or to apply for a one-day marriage officiant license or a Marriage License. To learn more about the responsibilities of a marriage officiant, visit the New York State Department of Health website at www. Health.NY.gov.