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Same Sex Marriage Licenses to be Issued in Greenburgh and Scarsdale

Monday, 11 July 2011 17:53 administrator

gaymarraige The new law recognizing same-sex marriages goes into effect on Sunday July 24th, and both Greenburgh and Scarsdale will issue same sex marriage licenses and conduct marriage ceremonies. According to Paul Feiner, the Greenburgh Town Clerk’s office will be open on Sunday, July 24th from 12-2 PM to accommodate applicants seeking same sex marriage licenses. Taking her lead from New York City and North Hempstead, Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith Beville will open her office on this historic day to anyone who would like to apply for a license.

Couples who take advantage of the opportunity to get a license on Sunday, July 24th will be eligible to marry the following day. In the event that New York State approves a waiver of the 24-hour waiting period the Clerk’s office will also officiate at marriage ceremonies on the same day.

Town Clerk Judith Beville is requesting that couples who intend to obtain their license on the 24th contact her in advance by emailing her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 914-993-1504. If there are many people seeking licenses on that date she will try to schedule appointments to reduce waiting time and inconveniences. In the event that there is high demand for licenses to be issued on the 24th the office hours will be extended till 4 PM.

Though Scarsdale Village Hall will not be open on Sunday July 24th, Scarsdale will begin accepting applications for same sex marriage licenses on Monday July 25th. Village Mayor Miriam Flisser and Marriage Officer, former Mayor Carolyn Stevens are both available to officiate at marriages of same-sex couples. Information about obtaining a marriage license is available on the Scarsdale Village website at http://scarsdale.com/Home/Departments/VillageClerk/tabid/54/Default.aspx, and you do not need to be a resident of Scarsdale, or even New York State to apply.

Scarsdale10583 invites same-sex couples getting married in the area to make history by announcing their wedding on the site. Please send photos and information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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written by Anon, July 14, 2011

White Guy, now people do have a choice to get married. Up until now people from the gay community have been deprived of a right that you have taken for granted. If you would take a moment to look at life through the eyes of other people you might be a bit more understanding. And speaking of cowards, what are you so afraid of?