This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BobBokken Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.bronx/3516.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What is the difference between what is contained in a marriage license and a marriage certificate ?? Last I recall is that they both contain the same information. Names oof bride and groom, parents names.age, etc etc Which marriage record? The marriage certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health. The marriage license issued by the City Clerk's Office. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.