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911 Marriage Service: Get Legally Married Fast in NYC

Get Legally Married Within 72 Hours:
Fast, Simple, and Stress-Free

New York City Hall appointments fill fast. Our 911 Marriage Service connects you with a licensed officiant or professional witness so you can get married on time — without stress, confusion, or delays.


Whether it’s a signing-only marriage, a last-minute ceremony, or an officiant replacement, our team makes it simple, fast, and fully legal.

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Pricing: $600
911 Emergency Officiant or Witness Service

Need a legal Officiant or Witness? We’ve got you covered.
We serve all five boroughs — from City Hall to Central Park, and private venues too.

Your professional will meet you at the City Clerk’s Office (or your chosen location), stand with you during your ceremony, and sign your marriage license to make it official.

✔️ On time and experienced professionals

✔️ Confirmed within 24 hours

✔️ Transparent flat rate in any of the five boroughs

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Rated 5 Stars by Couples from New York, the U.K., Singapore, France, Germany & Beyond
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NOT IN A RUSH?
If you're planning ahead, explore our Standard Witness Service or Signing-Only Officiant for $300 instead — both simple, affordable ways to make your marriage legal by booking in advance.

How the 911 Marriage Service Works

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1

Fill Out the 911 Request Form to Check Availability

Share your wedding date, ceremony location. We’ll check availability and get back to you within 24 hours.

2

Confirmation &
Payment

If a witness is available on your date, we’ll email you a secure payment link to lock in your booking and introduce your wedding professional.

3

Meet Your Officiant or Witness on Wedding Day

They’ll meet you on time at City Hall (or your ceremony site), sign your license, and help make it official.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 / What is the 911 Marriage Service?

It’s our fast-track option for couples who need to get legally married right away — whether your officiant or witness canceled, or you just need your license signed quickly.

2 / Can I use this for private weddings or elopements, not City Hall?

Absolutely! We can meet you anywhere in NYC — City Hall, Central Park, another public space, or even at your home. Just tell us where your ceremony is happening, and we’ll match you with a professional Officiant or Witness who’s ready to help make your marriage legal.

3 / How much does an emergency Wedding Officiant or Wedding Witness cost?

The 911 Marriage Service is a flat $600 within New York City — covering your licensed officiant or witness, priority confirmation, and coordination within 24 hours.

4 / How fast will you confirm my replacement witness?

We move quickly. Most requests are confirmed within a few hours, and you’ll receive your witness’s name and contact details by text and email. Our team keeps you updated every step of the way, so you can relax knowing it’s handled.

5 / What if I don’t need a Officiant or Witness urgently?

For couples who are planning ahead for their NYC marriage ceremony, we’ve got options. Book our standard Witness Service, choose a Signing-Only Officiant if you just need the paperwork signed to make your marriage legal. And if you're looking for a short elopement ceremony, explore our Affordable Elopement Officiants.

"We booked a witness through Five Star Officiants and we couldn’t have chose better!!! Corinne was just amazing and so so nice! She really made the day so special and made us feel so at ease. Highly highly recommend this company!!!"

Victoria, UK

Book an Emergency Wedding Officiant or Witness in NYC

Need to get legally married fast? Fill out the form — our team will confirm availability, match you with a licensed professional within hours, and send you a payment link to secure your booking.

Submit your 911 Marriage Request. We’ll confirm your Officiant or Witness within 24 hours.

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✅ Thank you! We will confirm your officiant or witness within 24 hours and email you the next steps to complete your booking.

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