New gender-neutral forms for NYC marriage licenses

NEW YORK

The Office of the City Clerk made new forms available on its website Tuesday.

The forms allow couples to enter information for "bride," "groom" or the gender-neutral "spouse." Previously, they only allowed for "bride" and "groom."

Although couples can begin applying for the $35 licenses, they likely won't be issued until July 25 - the first business day after the state's law legalizing gay marriage becomes active.

State law requires couples to wait 24 hours to wed, though a waiver can be requested of a judge.

New York legalized same-sex marriages on June 24.

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Online: Office of the City Clerk

For questions about same sex marriage rights visit: http://www.nyclu.org/marriageFAQ

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