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New York allows clerks to perform weddings by video conference

New York allows clerks to perform weddings by video conference

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New York is adjusting to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic even for some of its most time-honored traditions. Governor Andrew Cuomo has implemented an Executive Order that not only lets state residents get their marriage licenses remotely,but allows clerks to perform wedding ceremonies through video conferences. Yes,you can get hitched without having to track down another officiator who knows their way around Skype or Zoom.

Remote weddings aren’t a completely novel concept,but this move might be particularly important. The Hill noted that NYC’s Marriage Bureau has been closed since March 20th,leaving couples in one of the US’ most populous cities without many options. And while there are signs the pandemic is turning a corner,it could be a long time before it’s safe for partners to say their “I dos” in a packed building. Technology,in other words,might be crucial to keeping a staple of romance going.

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