- Where should you apply for your marriage license? If the Bride is a resident of NJ, the marriage license must be obtained from the municipality she lives in. If she is a non-resident and the groom is a resident of NJ, the license must be obtained from his municipality. If both the bride and groom are non-residents of NJ, the license must be obtained from in the municipality where the marriage is being performed.
- How much is the license fee? The license fee is $28.
- When should you apply for a marriage license? If your ceremony is scheduled for a Saturday or Sunday, the application should be made no later than the proceeding Tuesday. The local Registrar will not issue a marriage license sooner than 72 hours after the applciation for a marriage license has been made (unless ordered to do so via a court order). Once a marriage license is issued, it is good for 30 days from the date of issuance.
- What should you bring when you apply? The bride and groom will need their social security numbers. Also, a birth certificate may be requested. If either the bride and/or groom are divorced, please bring a copy of the final decree(s). Question: Where should the marriage record be filed? The person performing the ceremony must file the license and marriage certificate with the Registrar of the municipality in which the marriage was performed.
All of the above information is from the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services, Vital Statitics and Registration. For more information and to download the forms, please visit... http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/marriage_apply.shtml
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