Marriage License

If the bride is a resident of New Jersey, the Marriage license must be obtained in the municipality where she lives.

Both bride, groom and a witness must appear before the Registrar to apply for the Marriage Certificate well in advance of the wedding date.

There is a 72 Hour (3 Day) waiting period before the license is issued.

The bride must proved proof of residency.
A birth certificate may be requested for proof of age.
Social Securtiy numbers must be provided.
Divorce decrees or death certificates must be presented to the Registrar for examination.
The marriage license is filed in the town the marriage took place in (not necessarily where it was applied for).

LICENSE FEE IS $28.00. TRANSCRIPT FEE IS $5.00 PER CERTIFIED COPY.

OFFICE HOURS ARE MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00-4:00PM. MONDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:30-7:30PM.