New York marriage records can be wonderful tools if they are used right. The most common reason that people will want to see these is because they are curious about their own heritage. This little piece of paper can provide a large amount of insight into where you came from as well as why you are the person you are.
 
These forms provide a window as well as multiple outlets from which to gather information. The thing is that you will need to know how you can get this information and what you will be able to do in order to use the information on this form. If you cannot get the document it will do you no good.

In order to be able to obtain New York marriage records, you will need to make sure you know where to go and what you will need to have in order to be able to obtain them.
 
The first thing you will need to do is to know the name of the person who you are searching for the record for. Once you have this you will be able to begin looking for the record you seek. Then where should you go is the next step. The first place to start is the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section. Here you will be able to track people and their weddings from 1881 on.

However, if you need to go back even further you will need to go to the records of the individual counties and cities to see what it is that they can offer to you. You can also look at the churches to see if they are able to provide any records or data to help you.

 

 

 

 

• New York Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

• New York Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• New York Marriage Certificates & Records

• New York Marriage License Laws