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Queens County, New York marriage license: fee, offices and what to bring

What official pages say about getting a marriage license in Queens County, New York: the $35 fee, where to go, appointments, ID and who must appear. A fact is linked to the page it was read on.

By Wedding RemedyPublished November 13, 2026

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Queens County marriage license at a glance

Fee: The fee for a marriage license is $35, paid by credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. The fee is non-refundable.

Where to go: Queens office, Borough Hall Building, 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Ground Floor, Room G-100, Kew Gardens, NY 11424.

Appointment: An appointment is required. In-person marriage licenses are issued by appointment only, booked through Project Cupid, and late arrivals may not be admitted. A virtual appointment is also offered.

Queens County marriage license: what the office asks for

Issued by the Office of the City Clerk of New York City (NYC Marriage Bureau), Queens office. The lines below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked November 13, 2026. Fees and hours change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the office before you go.

Fee: The fee for a marriage license is $35, paid by credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. The fee is non-refundable. (Source: cityclerk.nyc.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
How to pay: Credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. (Source: cityclerk.nyc.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Appointment: An appointment is required. In-person marriage licenses are issued by appointment only, booked through Project Cupid, and late arrivals may not be admitted. A virtual appointment is also offered. (Source: cityclerk.nyc.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Online application: Couples can apply in person or online through Project Cupid. Before an appointment, the City Clerk asks couples to begin the application online through City Clerk Online. (Source: cityclerk.nyc.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Each applicant needs one form of proper identification, which also serves as proof of age. The application asks for Social Security number and marital history, and the final divorce decree may be requested. (Source: cityclerk.nyc.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Who must appear: Both applicants must appear together and at the same time for a scheduled appointment, either in person or virtually. No one else may apply on behalf of either spouse. (Source: cityclerk.nyc.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Where the license can be used: A marriage license issued in New York can be used anywhere within New York State but may not be used outside New York State. (Source: cityclerk.nyc.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
24-hour wait and judicial waiver: Couples must wait a full 24 hours before the ceremony unless they obtain a Judicial Waiver, which a judge or justice of the Supreme Court of New York State may grant. (Source: cityclerk.nyc.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Accepted identification: Accepted ID includes IDNYC, a U.S. driver license, non-driver ID or learner permit with photograph, a passport, active U.S. military ID, and a U.S. permanent resident card. Expired identification is not accepted. (Source: cityclerk.nyc.gov, checked November 13, 2026)

Where to get a marriage license in Queens County

Offices that issue marriage licenses in Queens County, as the official pages list them.
Office	Address	Hours	Source, checked
Queens office, Borough Hall Building	120-55 Queens Boulevard, Ground Floor, Room G-100, Kew Gardens, NY 11424	Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.	cityclerk.nyc.gov Nov 13, 2026

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How Queens County compares with the New York rule

Queens County lists $35. The New York page shows $35, read from Kings (Brooklyn, New York City), the same amount.

New York waiting period: 24 hours after the license is issued before the ceremony. A judge can waive it; the waiver is free from the borough County Clerk. (Source: portal.311.nyc.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
How long a New York license is valid: Valid for 60 calendar days starting the day after issue. Active-duty military may get 180 days with proof at application. (Source: health.ny.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

New York marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply has the state’s other rules: witnesses, who may officiate, age and certified copies.

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Queens County, New York?

The fee for a marriage license is $35, paid by credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. The fee is non-refundable. Credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk.

Where do you get a marriage license in Queens County, New York?

The Office of the City Clerk of New York City (NYC Marriage Bureau), Queens office issues it. Queens office, Borough Hall Building, 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Ground Floor, Room G-100, Kew Gardens, NY 11424 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)

Do you need an appointment for a marriage license in Queens County, New York?

An appointment is required. In-person marriage licenses are issued by appointment only, booked through Project Cupid, and late arrivals may not be admitted. A virtual appointment is also offered. Couples can apply in person or online through Project Cupid. Before an appointment, the City Clerk asks couples to begin the application online through City Clerk Online.

Do both people have to be there to get a marriage license in Queens County, New York?

Both applicants must appear together and at the same time for a scheduled appointment, either in person or virtually. No one else may apply on behalf of either spouse.

What do you bring for a marriage license in Queens County, New York?

Each applicant needs one form of proper identification, which also serves as proof of age. The application asks for Social Security number and marital history, and the final divorce decree may be requested.

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