*Effective Feb 19, 2007*
Marriage Licenses may be applied for in the municipality where either party resides, and is valid in any municipality in the State of New Jersey. If neither party is a resident of New Jersey, the application is to be made in the municipality where the marriage is to be performed. (Note: This license will only be valid in the municipality that issued the license.)

The marriage license 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 marriage license must be physically submitted no later than 72 hours prior to the marriage event. There is a $28.00 filing fee for a marriage license. A marriage license 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 Marraige License:

• 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.