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Penal Law § 255.10 · Article 255. Offenses Affecting the Marital Relationship

Unlawfully procuring a marriage license

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§ 255.10 Unlawfully procuring a marriage license.

A person is guilty of unlawfully procuring a marriage license when he procures a license to marry another person at a time when he has a living spouse, or the other person has a living spouse.

Unlawfully procuring a marriage license is a class A misdemeanor.

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Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN255.10
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