When you apply for your marriage license, be sure to bring:
- Divorce Decree or Civil Annulment Documents (if you are divorced or have had your marriage annulled)
- Death Certificate (if your former spouse is deceased)
- A copy of your Birth Certificate, Drivers License, Passport, or State I.D.
- Proof of your residency
- Your Social Security Card or Social Security Number as per NJSA 37:1-17
- A witness (18 years or older) who knows both the male and female applicants
- A $28.00 fee
Your social security number is not subject to Right-To-Know laws and will be kept confidential.
If any documents are in a foreign language they must be accompanied by an English translation.
You may complete the application using the link below, however, you cannot sign the "Oath or Affirmation of Applicants and Identifying Witness", until you are in the Office of the Municipal Registrar. You must sign the application, while under oath, in the presence of the issuing authority.
There is a 72 hour waiting period between the filing of the application and the issuance of the license. This 72 hour waiting period begins at the time the application is filed with the local Registrar.
