NYC Elopement Packages
Officiant & Photographer · Any Location · Any Day · Fully Legal
Get married in New York City — Central Park, DUMBO, a rooftop, your hotel, or anywhere that feels right. No residency required. Tourists welcome. Weekdays and weekends.
From $500 · Ceremonies from 2 minutes · Available 7 days a week · LGBTQ+ friendly
Better Than City Hall. Way More Fun.
The NYC Marriage Bureau is open Monday to Friday only, 8:30am to 3:45pm. Ceremony slots disappear weeks in advance. You get four guests maximum. The ceremony is approximately 60 seconds with no personal vows. And you will spend more time in the waiting room than actually getting married.
With I Do Drive Thru USA, you get legally married anywhere in New York City — on any day of the week — with a registered officiant who shows up for you.
Visiting NYC? You Can Get Married Here.
Every year thousands of tourists and international couples get legally married in New York City. You do not need to be American. You do not need a US address. All you need is a valid passport, $35, and 24 hours.
No US citizenship or residency required. Marry on a tourist visa or ESTA — completely legal.
Your passport is all the ID you need. No additional documentation required for most couples.
No one-month wait. Unlike Australian law (which requires a NOIM 28 days ahead), New York only needs 24 hours.
One witness only. Your photographer can be your witness — no need to bring anyone else.
Recognised back home. A New York marriage is valid in Australia, the UK, Canada, Europe, and most of the world.
We were born in Australia and we operate in New York. We understand exactly what international couples need — the paperwork, the apostille, the timeline around your trip. We have done this many times.
Where We Will Marry You in NYC
The entire city is your venue. Here are our most popular ceremony locations — but if you have somewhere else in mind, just ask.
Bow Bridge, Bethesda Fountain, the Conservatory Garden, the Ramble. Over 840 acres of New York's most romantic outdoor space. Free for small groups. Extraordinary at sunrise before the crowds arrive.
The Manhattan Bridge perfectly framed by Washington Street cobblestones. One of the most iconic urban backdrops in the world. Extraordinary for elopement photography.
Unobstructed Lower Manhattan skyline from the waterfront. Sunrise here is genuinely unforgettable. Multiple ceremony spots across 85 acres of riverside parkland.
Elevated park above Chelsea with Hudson River views. Industrial, green, and completely cinematic. A genuinely unique NYC ceremony spot that photographs beautifully.
The marble Beaux-Arts steps on Fifth Avenue with the stone lions. After 6pm the steps are quiet and the light is golden. One of the most dramatic free ceremony locations in the city.
No permit needed. Total privacy. Your officiant comes to you. Perfect for tourists who want something intimate and to immediately be in their accommodation as newlyweds.
How It Works — 3 Simple Steps
Visit the NYC City Clerk at 141 Worth Street, Manhattan, or book online via Project Cupid at cityclerk.nyc.gov. Both partners attend together with valid photo ID — a foreign passport is accepted. Takes about 30 minutes. You leave with your licence in hand.
New York law requires a 24-hour wait after your licence is issued. Use the time to explore the city, have a pre-wedding dinner, and get excited. Your licence is valid for 60 days from this point.
Your I Do Drive Thru USA officiant meets you at your chosen location. The ceremony takes 2-7 minutes. You sign the licence. You are legally married in New York City. Your certificate is mailed within 6-8 weeks — or collect it in person before you leave.
Our NYC Elopement Packages
Simple, transparent pricing. No hidden fees. No surprises.
Love Always Wins
We are huge advocates for football fans, Walmart shoppers, eco-warriors, backpackers, locals, tourists, low-income earners, Gucci lovers, vegan activists, 90s hard rock fans, and people of all cultures, races, genders, religions, and political parties. LGBTQ+ weddings celebrated enthusiastically.
We just want to help you celebrate your own unique brand of love. No judgements. Just support. Just a really good day in New York City.
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I Do Drive Thru USA has officiants and photographers across multiple states. Wherever your adventure takes you, we can get you married.
Get Married in New York City — Your Location, Your Day
Registered NYC officiants available 7 days a week across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and beyond. Any location. Any time. Fully legal under New York State law.
Book Your NYC Ceremony →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — completely legally. There is no US citizenship or residency requirement. Anyone visiting on a tourist visa, ESTA, or any valid status can get a marriage licence and have a fully legal ceremony with a registered NYC officiant.
No. City Hall is only where you get your marriage licence. Once you have your licence and waited 24 hours, you can legally marry anywhere in New York City with a registered private officiant — Central Park, DUMBO, a rooftop, your hotel, or anywhere else you choose.
Yes — with a private officiant. The NYC Marriage Bureau is weekday-only (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:45pm). I Do Drive Thru USA is available any day of the week including Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, at any time of day.
Your marriage licence costs $35 from the NYC City Clerk. I Do Drive Thru USA officiant packages start from $500. Add a photographer from $500. Most park and public locations are free for small ceremonies. A complete elopement with officiant and photographer starts from $1,000.
Minimum two days. Day 1: get your marriage licence from the NYC City Clerk (30-60 minutes, $35). Day 2 after the mandatory 24-hour wait: have your 2-7 minute ceremony at your chosen location.
Yes, fully. A marriage legally performed in New York State is recognised in Australia under the Marriage Act 1961. You do not need to re-marry at home. An apostille ($10) may be needed for official Australian use — we will guide you through it.
Just one — over 18 with valid ID. Your photographer can serve as your witness. If you are eloping as just the two of you, we can arrange a witness. You do not need to bring anyone else.
Yes. For groups under 20 people, most Central Park locations require no permit at all. A $25 Central Park Conservancy permit is required for reserved specific spots, applied 21+ days ahead. We advise on permit requirements for all locations when you book.
