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*Effective Feb 19, 2007*
Couples may apply and obtain an application for a civil union from any local registrars office or online from The State Registrar's Office, effective February 19, 2007.
For two persons to establish a civil union in New Jersey:
- They must not be in a party to another civil union, domestic partnership, or marriage.
- They must be the same sex and at least 18 years of age, except as provided for the consent of minors
- Couples that are currently registered as domestic partners, who are the same sex, may enter into a civil union with the same partner.
The civil union application may be downloaded by clicking here. (Note: Applicants may only complete page one of this application. The rest of this application must completed in the Health Department office.)
An application for a civil union must be physically submitted no later than 72 hours prior to the civil union event. There is a $28.00 filing fee for civil union applications. A civil union application may be filed for between the hours of 9AM-12PM and 2PM-4PM at the Health Department, no appointment is necessary.
What you should bring with you when you apply for a Civil Union:
- If you are divorced or have had a marriage annulled, please bring the divorce decree or the civil annulment documents.
- If your former spouse is deceased, please bring a certified copy of the death certificate.
- A valid photo copy of your driver's license or state issued identification along with a certified birth certificate (preferred) or a valid passport if the birth certificate is not available.
- Proof of residency.
- Your social security card or social security number (required by law and will be kept confidential).
- A witness (18 years or older with valid I.D.) who knows both applicants.
- The $28.00 application fee.
To apply for a certified copy of your civil union application, download & complete the Vital Statistics Request Form. You may request a certified copy of your civil union application only if the civil union took place in Middletown Township. Vital Statistics and Records information requests will not be honored via telephone.
Click here for more information on Vital Statistics.
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