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Marriage Application (REG-15)
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What should you bring with you, when you apply for your marriage license
- If you are divorced or have had your marriage annulled, bring the divorce decree or the civil annulment documents.
- Death certificate, if your former spouse is deceased.
- Photo drivers license showing current legal residence (PO Box is not acceptable), passport or state I.D.
- Proof of your residency. (Please call for further explanation)
- 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 (Also needs proper ID).
- 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.
Do not sign the marriage application prior to going to 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.
YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH OUR OFFICE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE. THE NUMBER YOU CAN CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IS (908) 852-3130.
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