Find Marriage Records in Union

Marriage records in the Town of Union are filed with the Town Clerk's office. Union is the largest town in Broome County and includes the communities of Endwell, Endicott, and Johnson City. The clerk handles marriage license applications, keeps completed certificates on file, and provides certified copies. The town serves a significant suburban population in the greater Binghamton area and processes a steady number of marriage-related requests throughout the year.

Where to Get Union Marriage Records

Town Clerk Jennifer R. Ellis manages the office at 3111 E. Main Street, Endwell, NY 13760. The phone number is (607) 754-8215. The office is open weekdays during regular business hours. Walk-in visits are accepted for new license applications and record lookups. The town hall is located in the Endwell section of Union.

Marriage licenses cost $40. Both people must appear at the clerk's office together. Each person needs a valid photo ID and proof of age. Prior marriages need documentation. A certified divorce decree or death certificate for a former spouse is what the clerk requires. All paperwork is checked before the license is issued. Plan for about 20 minutes.

The 24-hour waiting period applies. New York law says the ceremony cannot happen until a full day after the license is issued. Domestic Relations Law Section 15 establishes this rule. A judge can waive it in certain situations. The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue.

How to Search Union Marriage Records

Call the town clerk to start a search. Provide both names and the approximate date. Staff can check the records and confirm if a certificate is on file. Phone calls handle basic lookups. For a certified copy, visit or send a written request. Each copy costs $10.

The New York State Department of Health has marriage records from 1881 onward for all of New York except the five NYC boroughs. Union records are in the state system. State copies cost $30 by mail. Online orders through the vendor are about $45. Standard processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. Expedited service is $15 extra and gets the copy to you in roughly two weeks.

The local clerk is the better bet for most people. The $10 fee beats the state's $30 charge. Same-day copies are common for in-person visits. The state route makes sense if you cannot get to the Endwell office during business hours or if you live far from the area.

Older Marriage Records in Union

The town clerk holds records going back a number of years. For the 1908 to 1935 period, the Broome County Clerk at 60 Hawley Street in Binghamton may also have copies. The county was the central filing point during that time.

Records before 1881 are not in the state system. Church records are the primary source for older marriages. The Town of Union and its villages have congregations with histories stretching back to the 1800s. The New York State Archives has marriage indexes from 1881 forward. Records over 50 years old are generally open for public research.

The Broome County Public Library in Binghamton has a local history and genealogy section that covers the entire county. The Broome County Historical Society is another resource for researchers. The town's connection to the early Endicott-Johnson shoe company era means that many families in the area go back several generations, making genealogy a popular pursuit in Union.

Union and Broome County Marriage Records

Union is part of Broome County. The county seat is Binghamton. The Broome County Clerk at 60 Hawley Street handles county-level records and can assist with older filings. For current marriage licenses issued in Union, the town clerk is the office to contact.

Broome County includes the City of Binghamton and many smaller towns. Each municipality has its own clerk for marriage licenses. If a marriage happened in Binghamton or in another town like Vestal or Conklin, you would contact that town's or city's clerk. The Union Town Clerk only handles records for marriages licensed within the Town of Union.

Union is the most populated town in Broome County. Its communities of Endwell, Endicott, and Johnson City form a significant portion of the greater Binghamton metro area. The town borders Binghamton, so some residents may have gotten licenses in the city rather than the town. If you cannot find a record at the Union clerk's office, check with Binghamton as well.

Getting Certified Copies in Union

Certified copies of Union marriage records are $10 at the town clerk. The certified version has the official seal and is accepted by courts, government agencies, and other institutions. Common reasons to request one include name changes, passport updates, and legal proceedings. Walk-in requests at the Endwell office are usually handled the same day.

Marriage License Rules in Union

No residency requirement. Anyone can apply. Both people must be 18 or older. No blood test is needed. The fee is $40. Cash and checks are accepted at the clerk's office.

The officiant has five days after the ceremony to return the signed certificate to the Union Town Clerk. The clerk files the record and sends a copy to the state health department. That creates the permanent state-level record. Civil ceremonies can be arranged through the town. Call (607) 754-8215 for details. The 24-hour wait applies to all types of ceremonies.

Broome County Marriage Records

Union is the largest town in Broome County. For broader marriage records resources across the county, visit the Broome County page.

Nearby Cities

There are no other qualifying cities in the immediate Broome County area. For other communities with marriage records pages, browse by county.