NY A01357

Authorizes marriage ceremonies to be witnessed and solemnized via audio-video technology, allowing couples to marry remotely with witnesses and officiants participating through video conference

Requires couples using video technology to present valid photo identification, confirm they are physically located in a New York jurisdiction where the marriage is legally permitted, and allow direct interaction between all parties

Permits marriage license applications and licenses to be issued through audio-video technology by town or city clerks, with couples transmitting signed documents electronically on the same date of signing

Mandates that all parties use best efforts to ensure confidential transmission of marriage documents, with electronic signed copies serving as the official documents

Updates statutory language to use gender-neutral terminology, replacing "clergyman" with "member of the clergy" throughout the domestic relations law