Marriage records in Bronx County, New York, can be accessed through several channels. BronxCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for Bronx County. The official custodian of these records is the New York City Clerk's Office, which maintains a Bronx branch. You can also request records in person at the clerk's office, by mail, or through the city's online ordering system.
Bronx Marriage Records Search
In New York City, marriage records are maintained by the NYC City Clerk's Office, not by individual county clerks. The City Clerk issues marriage licenses and files marriage certificates for all five boroughs, including the Bronx. The collection includes marriage licenses issued, marriage certificates returned and filed after a ceremony, and domestic partnership registrations. Records dating back to 1930 are held by the City Clerk; earlier Bronx marriage records (1898–1929) are maintained by the Bronx County Clerk's Office. For marriages that took place before 1898, records may be held by the New York State Department of Health or the NYC Municipal Archives.
NYC City Clerk — Bronx Office
Bronx County Clerk's Office (for pre-1930 records)
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Bronx
Fees for marriage record copies from the NYC City Clerk's Office are set by city policy. The table below reflects the current fee schedule:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy (letter certification) | $15.00 |
| Additional certified copy (same order) | $15.00 each |
| Search fee (no copy issued) | $15.00 |
| Rush/same-day processing (in person) | Not available — standard processing only |
Payment methods accepted in person typically include money order, credit/debit card, or personal check. Mail requests generally require a money order or certified check payable to the City Clerk of the City of New York. Processing times for mail requests usually range from four to six weeks, though delays can occur during high-volume periods.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Bronx
There are three main ways to obtain a certified marriage certificate from the NYC City Clerk for a Bronx marriage:
Online
The City Clerk offers an online request process through its marriage records page. You can submit a request electronically and pay by credit or debit card. The certified copy is mailed to the address you provide. Expect standard mail processing times of several weeks.
In Person
Visit the Bronx branch of the NYC City Clerk's Office at the address listed above. Walk-in availability may be limited — the office generally operates by appointment for marriage-related services. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. You can request a certified copy of any marriage certificate on file with the City Clerk (1930–present), regardless of which borough the marriage took place in.
By Mail
Send your request to:
Include the following with your mail request:
- Full names of both spouses (including maiden names)
- Date of marriage (or approximate year)
- Borough where the marriage license was issued
- Your relationship to the individuals on the record
- A money order or certified check for $15.00 per copy, payable to the City Clerk of the City of New York
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
- A copy of your valid government-issued photo ID
For marriages recorded before 1930 in Bronx County, contact the Bronx County Clerk's Office directly, as those older records are held separately. You may also request New York State marriage certificates from the New York State Department of Health for marriages that occurred outside New York City or for an alternative state-level certified copy.
If you are unsure which office holds the record you need, call 311 or visit BronxCourt.us to help narrow your search before submitting a formal request.