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After New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marriage Equality Bill on June 24, legalizing marriage for same sex couples in New York, many couples have already begun planning their weddings. Here at the Center we would like to make the path to marriage as easy as possible for members of our community, so here are a few key resources to help you begin the marriage process!

Marriage License Information - NYC City Clerk
The basic information about marriage licenses and what it takes to obtain one in New York City. Please note, this information is specific to New York City, and may be different in other areas of the state.

City Clerk Online
A place to fill out basic information on the marriage license application. This speeds up the application process, but an in-person visit to the clerk's office is still necessary.

NYCgo.com - New York Same-Sex Marriage
Great information for visitors who would like to get married in New York, but also relevant to New Yorkers.

Questions and Answers for Same-Sex Couples and All Those Who Wish to Marry Here.
Marriage Equality in New York City

NYCLU - Fair Marriage Laws in New York: Frequently Asked Questions (2011)
A very detailed breakdown of the legal rights same sex couples are entitled to under the new law. 

GLAAD.org/ny4m/couples
Tell Your Story in the Media with GLAAD's Help

Equally Wed - Local Resource Vendor Marketplace
Equally Wed's listing of LGBT friendly wedding vendors in New York City.

Pace Accounting & Tax Services, Inc.

Pace Accounting has been handling the small business and individual needs of the LGBT community since 1969.  With marriage now legal for same-sex couples in New York State, tax filing for those couples is going to get even more complicated. Although it may feel exciting for newly married couples to file a joint state tax return, for certain couples this may not always be their best option.    It’s now more important than ever to seek out a tax professional to file your income tax returns.  If you choose our firm we will donate 20% of your tax preparation fees to the LGBT Community Center, just mention you found us on the centers site.