Never Miss Project Cupid Drops: Free NYC City Clerk Appointment Reminder

Know the release times. Set a one-click calendar alert. Book your ceremony or license before slots disappear.

Outside the NYC courts near City Hall after a wedding — Timing matters—appointment slots drop fast. Be ready when the calendar opens.

If you’re planning a City Hall wedding, when you book matters as much as what you book. NYC opens new appointment slots for the Marriage Bureau on a weekly cadence. The most popular times can disappear in minutes. To make this painless, I built a simple tool that creates a calendar alert for the exact moment your week becomes available.

Quick Rules (at a glance)

Ceremony appointments: weekly, typically Monday 9:00 a.m. ET
Marriage license appointments: weekly, typically Thursday 9:00 a.m. ET (includes virtual license)
Pro tip: be online a few minutes early and refresh right at drop time.

Set Your Appointment Reminder (1-Click .ics)

Choose your target date and borough, then download a calendar invite with a built-in alarm.

How the Reminder Tool Works

Pick your ceremony date and borough.
Select the service (In-Person Ceremony, In-Person License, or Virtual License).
Click “Calculate Release & Create .ics” to generate the exact release timestamp.
Download the .ics and add it to your calendar—an alert will fire before the drop.

Booking Tips That Actually Help

Count back ~3 weeks from your desired date to find the release week.
Have your Project Cupid login ready. Faster login = better odds for prime times.
Be flexible on borough or time. You can get your license in any borough; ceremonies are also offered in each borough office.
Watch for cancellations. Last-minute openings can pop up later in the day.

Heads-up: If a release day falls on a City holiday, the City may shift to the next business day.

Want the full walk-through of the City Hall day? Read the Complete City Hall Guide. If you’re comparing coverage options, see my packages or check availability.

Arches by the Municipal Building near the Marriage Bureau — After your appointment, we’ll use the surrounding architecture for quick, editorial portraits.

FAQ

Do ceremonies happen virtually?
No—ceremonies are in person at a borough office. Virtual appointments apply to the license only.

Is the reminder free?
Yes. It’s a simple calendar file with a pre-set alarm so you’re ready at the drop.

What if I miss the drop?
Check again later the same day. Cancellations can re-open slots at random times.

Generate Your Reminder

Be online a few minutes early; the best times may go in seconds.