Find out how to get married in NJ
If you're getting married in the state of New Jersey you must first apply for a wedding license at any in-state county clerk office. These offices, some of which are referred to as the "marriage license bureau," are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the requirements you must adhere to in order to get a valid marriage license that can be used statewide. Let's begin…
The marriage license fee is $28.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
There are none. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of New Jersey to obtain a marriage license that will be valid statewide.
There is a mandatory 3 day waiting period before your license is issued to you. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or federal holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period timeline.
No, you can get married immediately after your marriage license is issued.
Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued. Once it expires, it can no longer be used to get married.
Unfortunately, you'll just have to get a brand new one as your expired one will no longer be recognized as valid by the state nor by the person who will be responsible for officiating your marriage.
You must be at least 18 years of age or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
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.
No blood test or physical exam is required.
If you were previously married, the date of your divorce or the date of your spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. If necessary, a copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered from your local vital records office and mailed to you.
When you are married, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This document will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need to complete 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).
There is an online marriage name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. It's applicable for New Jersey or any other state in the union. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding is recommended in order to expedite the name change process.
A proxy marriage, also known as a "proxy wedding," is when one or both partners to be married are unable to physically attend the ceremony. The missing person, or persons, will have someone "stand in" for them and serve as their "proxy."
No, getting married by proxy is not allowed in New Jersey. There are actually only five states left that do allow marriage by proxy.
The term "common law marriage" refers to an informal marriage, based upon cohabitation and a mutual understanding by both partners, rather than getting married through a civil or religious ceremony. The latter, more common approach, would require an actual New Jersey marriage license.
No, common-law marriages are not allowed in New Jersey. This is unsurprising as only one-fifth of the country currently recognizes common law marriage.
Yes, cousin marriages (first, second, etc) are allowed to take place.
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed or legally recognized in New Jersey, nor are they recognized on the federal level.
New Jersey has 23 offices where a marriage license can be acquired. Simply choose a location below to visit. Phone numbers as well as map and accompanying driving direction links are provided for every address.
Atlantic County Clerk
5901 Main St
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
609-625-4011
Belvidere Town Clerk
413 2nd St
Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-475-5331
Bergen County Clerk
Room 214 Court House
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-336-6000
Burlington County , Recording Department
49 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
609-267-0170
Camden County Recorder , Municipal Town Clerk
City Hall Room 102
Camden, NJ 08101
609-757-7085
Cape May Courthouse , Jersey Town Clerk
7 North Main St
New Jersey, NJ 08210
201-547-5150
Cumberland County , Bridgeton Town Clerk
Broad And Fayette St
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
609-455-3230
Elmwood Park Boro Clerk , Health Department
182 Market St
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
201-796-1457
Essex County Clerk , Hall of Records
465 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd
Room 245
Newark, NJ 07102
973-621-4920
Flemington Town Clerk , Hall Of Records
71 Main St
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-782-8840
Jersey City Town Clerk
595 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-547-5150
Monmouth County Clerk , Hall Of Records
Room 101 Main St
Freehold, NJ 07728
908-431-7321
Morristown Clerk , Administration & Records Bld.
Court St
Registry 1st Floor
Morristown, NJ 07963
973-326-7407
New Brunswick Clerk
P.O. Box 1110
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
908-745-5016
Newark Town Clerk , Hall Of Records, Rm #130
39 Trinity St
Newark, NJ 07102
973-733-3844
Newton Town Clerk , Hall Of Records
4 Park Place
Newton, NJ 07860
973-383-3523
Passaic City Clerk
77 Hamilton St
Patterson, NJ 07505
973-881-3400
Salem City Clerk
92 Market St
Salem, NJ 08079
609-935-0373
Somerset County , Board of Health
20 Grove St
Sommerville, NJ 08876
908-231-7000
Toms River Clerk , Office Of The Registrar
118 Washington St
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-1000
Trenton Town Clerk , Recording Dept.
P.O. Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08608
609-989-3236
Union County Courthouse , Vital Statistics
2 Broad St, Room 115
Elizabeth, NJ 07407
908-820-4082
Woodbury Town Clerk
1 N Broad St
Woodbury, NJ 08096
609-845-1300