The Richmond County Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping and preserving public records for a local government in Richmond County, NY. As part of this job, Clerks often maintain Richmond County vital records, including marriage records. This can include marriage certificates and marriage license applications, which contain information such as names, parents' names, dates of birth, the location and date of the wedding, and the names of the officiant and witnesses, if any. These Richmond County marriage records may be required to legally change a name, apply for spousal benefits, or access other government services. These records are useful for legal purposes and for genealogical research. Many Clerk's Offices also issue certified Richmond County marriage certificates, which function as legal proof that a marriage is valid. Marriage records can be requested online from the Clerk's Office website.
Richmond County Clerk New York NY 130 Stuyvesant Place 10301 718-675-7700
Richmond County Clerk Staten Island NY 130 Stuyvesant Pl, Ste 6 10301 718-675-7700
Staten Island City Clerk Staten Island NY 10 Richmond Ter 10301 718-816-2290