N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 25: License, when to be obtained

§ 25. License, when to be obtained. The provisions of this article

pertaining to the granting of the licenses before a marriage can be

lawfully celebrated apply to all persons who assume the marriage

relation in accordance with subdivision four of section eleven of this

chapter. Nothing in this article contained shall be construed to render

void by reason of a failure to procure a marriage license any marriage

solemnized between persons of full age.