ยง 10. Marriage a civil contract. Marriage, so far as its validity in
law is concerned, continues to be a civil contract, to which the consent
of parties capable in law of making a contract is essential.
Structure New York Laws
Article 3 - Solemnization, Proof and Effect of Marriage
10 - Marriage a Civil Contract.
11 - By Whom a Marriage Must Be Solemnized.
11-B - Registration of Persons Performing Marriage Ceremonies in the City of New York.
11-D - One-Day Marriage Officiant License.
12 - Marriage, How Solemnized.
13-AA - Test to Determine the Presence of Sickle Cell Anemia.
13-B - Time Within Which Marriage May Be Solemnized.
13-C - Twenty-Four Hour Provision Waived in Certain Cases.
13-D - Duty of Clerk Issuing Marriage License.
14 - Town and City Clerks to Issue Marriage Licenses; Form.
14-A - Town and City Clerks to Issue Certificates of Marriage Registration; Form.
15 - Duty of Town and City Clerks.
15-A - Marriages of Minors Under Eighteen Years of Age.
16 - False Statements and Affidavits.
17 - Clergyman or Officer Violating Article; Penalty.
18 - Clergymen or Officer, When Protected.
19 - Records to Be Kept by Town and City Clerks.
19-A - Marriages on Vessels; Reports and Records.
20-A - Certified Transcripts of Records; State Commissioner of Health May Furnish.
20-B - Certification of Marriage; State Commissioner of Health May Furnish.
20-C - Certification of Marriage; New Certificate in Case of Subsequent Change of Name or Gender.
21 - Forms and Books to Be Furnished.
23 - Supervision of and Inspection of Town and City Clerks' Records by State Commissioner of Health.