The Office of Canonical Services is responsible for pastoral administration of the Archdiocese of New York. This office oversees Sacramental recording procedures, matrimonial permissions and dispensations, and the transfer of prenuptial wedding files to other Dioceses and Archdioceses. It is also possible to request a celebret and register as a marriage officiant through the Office of Canonical Services.
For the latest Pre-Marital Investigation forms, please visit the page for the Office of the Tribunal here.
Marriage Officiant Registration
The following is the information needed to be able to have priests and deacons registered as Marriage Officiants through the City of New York for weddings occurring within the five boroughs of New York City. This is a requirement of New York City. Click here to download the form.
Domestic and International Marriage Documents
The following is the procedure that should be followed if you are asked to help prepare a couple to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage outside of the Archdiocese of New York, either in a Domestic or International (arch)diocese. Click here to download the form.
Office of Canonical Services
1011 First Ave, Floor: 19
New York , NY 10022
Phone: 212-371-1011 Ext. 2935