New York bill A01357 allows for the witnessing and solemnization of marriage ceremonies and the issuance of marriage licenses via audio-video.

New York bill A01357 amends the domestic relations law to permit the witnessing and solemnization of marriage ceremonies and the issuance of marriage licenses using audio-video technology. This is allowed if the couple presents valid photo identification, the video conference allows direct interaction, and the couple is physically situated in the jurisdiction where the marriage is legal. The signed marriage license must be transmitted to the witness or witnesses and the person solemnizing the marriage on the same day it was signed.

New York bill A01357 allows for the witnessing and solemnization of marriage ceremonies and the issuance of marriage licenses via audio-video.

New York bill A01357 amends the domestic relations law to permit the witnessing and solemnization of marriage ceremonies and the issuance of marriage licenses using audio-video technology. This is allowed if the couple presents valid photo identification, the video conference allows direct interaction, and the couple is physically situated in the jurisdiction where the marriage is legal. The signed marriage license must be transmitted to the witness or witnesses and the person solemnizing the marriage on the same day it was signed.