Apply For A New Jersey Marriage License

Do I need a marriage license to get married in New Jersey?

Yes, in order to be legally married in New Jersey you must first receive a marriage license from the registrar of a city or town in the state. If one of the applicants is a resident of New Jersey, you should apply for the license in the municipality where at least one of you resides; the license will be good throughout the state and the wedding does not need to take place in that town or city. However, if neither you nor your fiance are residents of the state, then you must apply for the license in the city or town where the wedding will occur. In these situations, the license is only good for that municipality.

What should we bring with us when we go to apply for the New Jersey marriage license?

Both you and your fiance will need to provide proof of your identity, age, and residence. This is most easily done by presenting a driver’s license or state issued identity card, but can also be done by presenting any other government issued documents that prove these three things. You will also need to provide a witness who is at least 18 years old to attest to your application.

The New Jersey marriage license application requires you to give some basic information about the applicant’s and their families, such as your father’s full name and mother’s full maiden name. If you or your fiance have been previously married to another party, you will also need to give details about when that marriage ended and how, such as by annulment, divorce, or death of the former spouse. It may be helpful to bring documents with this information if you think you may have difficulty remembering it when you file the application.

Does New Jersey require blood tests to get the license?

No, New Jersey no longer requires any type of blood or medical tests in order to get a marriage license.

When should we apply for the New Jersey marriage license?

New Jersey has a mandatory 72 hour waiting period which means that the earliest you will be able to pick up and use your license is 72 hours after you apply for it. Therefore, you should make sure that you file your application at least three days before the wedding. Also, the license expires after six months after it is issued. In limited circumstances, the Registrar who issues the license can extends its validity to a maximum on one year. However once the license expires it is no longer valid and if you still wish to marry, you will need to reapply for a new license.  

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