New Jersey Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any NJ county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $28.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for New Jersey?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of New Jersey to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order. A minor who is pregnant does not need parental consent as long as the pregnancy is verified in a written statement by a licensed physician.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Atlantic County Clerk5901 Main St
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
609-625-4011
Map Belvidere Town Clerk
413 2nd St
Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-475-5331
Map Bergen County Clerk
Room 214 Court House
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-336-6000
Map Burlington County
Recording Department
49 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
609-267-0170
Map Camden County Recorder
Municipal Town Clerk
City Hall Room 102
Camden, NJ 08101
609-757-7085
Map Cape May Courthouse
Jersey Town Clerk
7 North Main St
New Jersey, NJ 08210
201-547-5150
Map Cumberland County
Bridgeton Town Clerk
Broad And Fayette St
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
609-455-3230
Map Elmwood Park Boro Clerk
Health Department
182 Market St
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
201-796-1457
Map Essex County Clerk
Hall of Records
465 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd
Room 245
Newark, NJ 07102
973-621-4920
Map Flemington Town Clerk
Hall Of Records
71 Main St
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-782-8840
Map Jersey City Town Clerk
595 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-547-5150
Map Monmouth County Clerk
Hall Of Records
Room 101 Main St
Freehold, NJ 07728
908-431-7321
Map Morristown Clerk
Administration & Records Bld.
Court St
Registry 1st Floor
Morristown, NJ 07963
973-326-7407
Map New Brunswick Clerk
P.O. Box 1110
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
908-745-5016
Map Newark Town Clerk
Hall Of Records, Rm #130
39 Trinity St
Newark, NJ 07102
973-733-3844
Map Newton Town Clerk
Hall Of Records
4 Park Place
Newton, NJ 07860
973-383-3523
Map Passaic City Clerk
77 Hamilton St
Patterson, NJ 07505
973-881-3400
Map Salem City Clerk
92 Market St
Salem, NJ 08079
609-935-0373
Map Somerset County
Board of Health
20 Grove St
Sommerville, NJ 08876
908-231-7000
Map Toms River Clerk
Office Of The Registrar
118 Washington St
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-1000
Map Trenton Town Clerk
Recording Dept.
P.O. Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08608
609-989-3236
Map Union County Courthouse
Vital Statistics
2 Broad St, Room 115
Elizabeth, NJ 07407
908-820-4082
Map Woodbury Town Clerk
1 N Broad St
Woodbury, NJ 08096
609-845-1300
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