New Jersey - Obtain a Marriage License

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Procedure

1. Go to the municipality office/local registrar's office.
2. Present required documents.
3. Complete an application form: Application for License: Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union, Reaffirmation of Civil Union Form.
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

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Required Documents

• proof of identity by presenting your drivers license, passport or state/federal I.D.
• roof of your residency
• your social security card or social security number
• copy of birth certificate
• divorce decree certificate or death certificate of spouse (if previously married)

Note:

• Any documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Office Locations & Contacts

New Jersey Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
P.O. Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370
Telephone:

• 1-609-292-4087 x582
• 1-866-649-8726 toll-free nationwide

Local Registrar: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/new_jersey/marriage_licenses/monmouth_county_registrars.shtml#counties

Eligibility

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• For applicants under the age of 18, they may enter into a marriage with parental consent.
• For applicants under the age of 16, they must obtain parental consent and have the consent approved in writing by any judge of the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family part.

Fees

Marriage license fee: $28

Validity

The marriage license is valid for 6 months from the date of application but can be extended to a maximum of one year.

Documents to Use

Application for License: Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union, Reaffirmation of Civil Union Form:

• http://www.state.nj.us/health/forms/reg-77.pdf

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Processing Time

There is a 72-hour waiting period before the license is issued.

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Instructions

• The marriage license application is to be made in the New Jersey municipality in which either party resides and the license is valid throughout the State of New Jersey.
• If neither applicant is a New Jersey resident, submit the application in the municipality where the marriage ceremony will be performed, the license is only valid in the issuing municipality.
• A witness ages 18 or above is required to attend the license application.

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Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in New Jersey.

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External Links

How to Apply for a Marriage License: http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/marriage_apply.shtml

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