| Q. |
Who
can perform a marriage ceremony in New Jersey? |
|
New
Jersey permits "every minister of every religion"
and many civic officials (including judges, mayors & township
committee chairpeople) to solemnize marriages. |
| Q. |
Where
do we apply for a New Jersey marriage license? |
|
If
you both live in the state of New Jersey, apply at the municipal
office in the bride's town. If the bride is from out of state,
apply in the groom's town. If both the bride & groom are
both from out of state (nonresidents), then apply in the town
where you plan to marry. |
| Q. |
When
should we apply for a New Jersey marriage license? |
|
The
registrar will need at least 72 hours to process you marriage
application. The fee is $28, payable in cash or money order
at the time of application; some towns may accept personal checks. |
| Q. |
Will
we need a blood test? |
|
No,
a blood test is not necessary for a marriage license in New
Jersey. |
| Q. |
Do
we need identification? |
|
No,
but the registrar may ask to see your identification if there
is any question about your eligibility for marriage. It's best
to call the office beforehand to find out what documentation
is required in the town in which you are applying for a marriage
license. |
| Q. |
What
do we do with the license after the wedding? |
|
Five
days after the wedding, the person who performs the ceremony
should file the marriage license with the registrar in the community
where the ceremony took place. |
| Q. |
If
I am getting married for a second time, do I need proof of my
divorce? |
|
Yes,
the registrar will require a copy of your divorce decree. |
