If either or both the bride and groom live in-state, application for a New Jersey marriage license must be obtained at their hometown municipal office. If both the bride and groom are from out of state, they may apply at the municipal office of the town where the ceremony will take place.

• Bring identification (each person): a lease; or tax return; or certified copy of birth certificate; or valid driver's license or other acceptable I.D. issued by the state, another state, the United States or a foreign government.
• Either bring your Social Security card or know your Social Security number.
• Bring cash for the license fee ($28).
• Proof of divorce or annulment is required, if applicable.
• The bride and groom must each be at least 18 years of age to apply for a marriage license without parental consent.
• License must be signed by the wedding officiate and filed with county clerk within five days of the marriage ceremony. You'll need copies to change your marital status with insurance companies, the Internal Revenue Service, financial institutions and Social Security.
• The marriage ceremony can be performed by any federal, state, municipal judge or magistrate (active or retired); any county clerk; a mayor or deputy mayor of a town; the chairperson of any township committee; any religious minister.

The preceding legal information is provided as a guideline reference only. Check with the State, County and/or Municipality of your wedding site for more detailed and current information. Check with your home state about its requirements for a blood test, license, and other documents. A marriage license from your home state may not be valid for a ceremony performed in another state, territory or country. A marriage performed in another state may not be recognized by your home state, unless specific requirements are met.