New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) announced over the weekend that he will allow citizens of the state to receive marriage licenses remotely from their own homes during the Chinese virus pandemic — and even be married by video conference.
According to a report by Gizmodo, New York state citizens will now be permitted to receive a marriage license remotely as a result of the Chinese virus pandemic. The order will also allow clerks to performance wedding ceremonies using the Zoom video conferencing service.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday during a press briefing that he will allow New York state citizens to review marriage licenses from the comfort of their homes. Couples seeking marriage licenses will be required to interact with a local official on a video chat to receive their license.
“There is now no excuse when the question comes up for marriage,” Cuomo said during a briefing on Saturday. “No excuse. You can do it by Zoom. Yes or no.”
During the virtual “ceremony,” couples seeking a marriage license will be asked to present valid photo identification to the local town or city clerk. The couple will then be required to electronically sign a marriage certificate that will be filed with the local government.
Couples around the country have been forced to cancel their weddings as a result of the ongoing Chinese virus pandemic. NPR reported in March that engaged couples are scrambling to receive refunds for scheduled wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Some couples have come up with creative alternatives to their canceled weddings. The Washington Post reported at the beginning of the month that some couples have organized virtual weddings on the popular video game, Animal Crossing.
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