New York has become the epicentre of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic with over 242,000 cases and over 10,000 deaths. As the state is on complete lockdown since the threat rose back in March, citizens are encouraged to practice strict social distancing. So, no community gatherings or weddings can be held at this time. However, Governor Andrew Cuomo has passed an Executive Order (EO) that allows citizens to get married over a Zoom call.
NEW: I am issuing an Executive Order allowing New Yorkers to obtain a marriage license remotely and allowing clerks to perform ceremonies via video conference.
Now, the order from the Governor could bring some joy to the New York lovebirds who were to marry each other this summer, but couldn’t, as almost all the wedding bureaus are closed due to the pandemic. So, New Yorkers can now obtain their wedding licenses online and get married over any video conferencing app.
