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Who can marry you in the state of New Jersey? Current or retired judges, mayors, country clerks, and authorized ministers of religion may perform marriage and civil ceremonies.

A civil celebrant may be certified to solemnize marriages or civil unions if they submit the required application.

A wedding ceremony appointment must be reserved in advance and prospective couples must apply for and receive a valid New Jersey Marriage License from the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality where either spouse resides.

Application For A Marriage / Civil Union License Your ceremony MUST be held in Mercer County to apply for a marriage / civil union license. You will need a photo ID and you must appear in person to apply. The license must be obtained at least one day before the planned ceremony and is good for 60 days.

Apply for the marriage license in the New Jersey municipality where either party resides. The license is valid throughout New Jersey. If neither applicant is a New Jersey resident, submit the application in the municipality where the marriage ceremony will be performed.

To schedule a wedding, please call our office at (732) 431–7324. A wedding ceremony appointment must be reserved in advance and prospective couples must apply for and receive a valid New Jersey Marriage License from the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality where either spouse resides.

The state of New Jersey does not recognize a common-law marriage as legal, which means a couple must obtain a marriage license and have a wedding ceremony conducted by an approved officiant in order to be considered married.

There is a 72-hour waiting period before the license is issued. The waiting period begins when the application is filed with the Local Registrar. There is no 72 hour waiting period for a remarriage; however, you must bring a certified copy of your existing marriage.