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Am I Married? Part 2: Wedding Ceremonies Without a Marriage License

While New York requires a marriage license, marriages may still be recognized even in the absence of a such a license.  Domestic Relations Laws (“DRL”) §13 requires a couple to obtain a marriage license prior to being married. The license must then be provided to the officiant who will perform the ceremony. However, DRL §25…

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