If the marriage took place within the past 50 years, only the husband or wife or someone with written authorization from them may apply for certified copies. You may apply in person or by mail. Allow four to six weeks. Marriage certificates earlier than 1929 are kept by the Municipal Archives. Call them, or download and mail the form described below.
Details are on the form. .
Queens 718 390-5389 Staten Island . The Domestic Partnership program allows a City worker to register his or her live-in partner as a certified domestic partner and receive an affidavit. This is just the first step in applying for City benefits for your partner. You will need to present proof of a shared life, such as wills, shared bank accounts, joint leases, and so on to the person responsible for benefits at your agency. You can get more information from the City Clerk's Office or from the Office of Labor Relations.