The IRS does not routinely check to see if the parties on a joint return are legally married because there’s no ready way to do this, and many ways for people to be legally married without that marriage being registered with any public entity in the United States.

Do I have to report that I got married on my taxes?

If you’re legally married as of December 31 of the tax year, the IRS considers you to be married for the full year. Usually, your only options are to file as either married filing jointly or married filing separately. Using the married filing separately status rarely works to lower a couple’s tax bill.

Who is required to perform marriage ceremony in NY?

To be valid, a marriage ceremony must be performed by any of the individuals specified in Section 11 of the New York State Domestic Relations Law. These include:

Do you have to live in New York to get married in NY?

other officiants as specified by Section 11 of the Domestic Relations Law. The person performing the ceremony must be registered with the City of New York in order to perform a ceremony within the New York City limits. The officiant does not have to be a resident of New York State.

How much does it cost to get a marriage license in New York?

The fee is $10 if you obtain a certified copy from the town or city clerk who issued the license. If applying to the New York State Department of Health, the fee is $30. For a certified copy, write to: For marriage licenses issued in New York City, do not apply to the New York State Department of Health.

Can a ship captain perform a marriage ceremony in New York?

The person performing the ceremony must be registered with the City of New York in order to perform a ceremony within the New York City limits. The officiant does not have to be a resident of New York State. Ship captains are not authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in New York State.