A NYC Marriage License was effective for 90 days. If the marriage ceremony did occur, and the officiant did report it, it should be noted on the license. Some Catholic parishes refused to comply as they viewed nuptials as saramental, not civic records. Date: Sun, 21 May 2017 00:07:06 +0000 From: Bill Mayrose <wmayrose@hotmail.com Patrick Mundy and Nora Sullivan obtained Manhattan marriage license #542 on Jan 8, 1934. I cannot find their marriage certificate in the IGG or GGG databases. I am confident that they followed through with the marriage. Is it possible that the certificate was not filed with the city? Also, can I obtain a copy of the marriage license from the Municipal Archives or City Clerk? Thanks. Bill