Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in New York.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: June, July & August (avg 65°F)
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Augerhole Falls, Ampersand Lake & Bartlett Island
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × New York's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Plan ahead24 hours (may be waived by judge) waiting period after getting the license · 2 witnesses must sign
Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
New York accepts online ordinations. NYC requires additional registration with the City Clerk. Outside NYC, most counties accept online ordination without registration. Verify with the local clerk.
New York authorizes 'a clergyman or minister of any religion' to perform marriages. The state broadly interprets 'clergyman or minister' and online ordinations are generally accepted, though a 2007 court case (Riepe v. Riepe) raised questions that were later resolved in favor of online ordination.
New York Domestic Relations Law § 11Franklin County Clerk's Office
355 West Main Street, Suite 248, Malone, NY 12953
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Franklin County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (518) 481-1681 and confirm that Franklin County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate, photo id, letter of good standing (nyc only) ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license to the Franklin County clerk within 5 days. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Franklin County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. New York accepts online ordinations. NYC requires additional registration with the City Clerk. Outside NYC, most counties accept online ordination without registration. Verify with the local clerk.
No — Franklin County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
2 witnesses must sign the marriage license.
The completed marriage license must be returned within 5 days. As the officiant, returning it is usually your job — don't leave it in a glovebox.
Franklin County Clerk's Office — 355 West Main Street, Suite 248, Malone, NY 12953 — phone (518) 481-1681.
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Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.