This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RegNMINiles Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16695.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: After 1937 the marriage license would be the only official document concerning a marriage in New York City. The license would be issued in advance, and then signed by the clergyman at the time of the wedding. According to page 61 of The Reg Niles Searchbook for Adult Adoptees, 1st edition (1978) one seeking a copy of an old license would apply to the City Clerk in the office where the license was issued. The City Clerk would have access to an index of brides and an index of grooms. Reg Niles 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.