Vital Statistics

Marriage and Civil Licenses can be purchased by appointments.

Hours from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM – Monday thru Friday

Summer hours: Monday thru Thursday; 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ;Fridays 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Jessica Mignogna, Registrar

856-467-2666 ext. 7101

Gabriella Rosario, Deputy Registrar

856-467-2666 ext. 7102

Requirements for entering into a marriage

The following criteria must be met before two people can enter a marriage:

  • Not be a party to another civil union, domestic partnership or marriage in this state or recognized by this state;
  • Be at least 18 years of age.

Required documents when applying for a Marriage License or Civil Union License

  • Proof of identity by presenting your driver’s license, passport or state/federal I.D.
  • Proof of residency by one applicant if a NJ resident
  • Social Security number
  • A witness, 18 years of age or older
  • The $28 application fee (cash or check)

Marriage License Application  Do not sign the marriage application form before going to the Local Registrar. You must sign the application, under oath, in the presence of the issuing authority.

 

Domestic Partnerships in New Jersey

The Domestic Partnership Act became effective on July 10, 2004 and was amended by the Civil Union Act implemented on February 19, 2007.

Under the original Domestic Partnership Act, same-sex couples age 18 or older and opposite-sex couples age 62 or older had to meet the requirements of the Act to register a Domestic Partnership.  The implementation of the Civil Union Act amended this requirement so that effective February 19, 2007, same-sex or opposite-sex couples must be age 62 or older and meet the remaining eligibility requirements of the Domestic Partnership Act to register as Domestic Partners.

Domestic Partnerships registered prior to February 19, 2007 are still valid and are afforded the rights and benefits of Domestic Partners.

 

Eligibility Requirements for registering a Domestic Partnership

Couples wishing to register a Domestic Partnership must be same sex or opposite sex couples who are both 62 years of age or older. Couples must:

  • Share a common residence in New Jersey or any other jurisdiction provided that at least one of the applicants is a member of a New Jersey State-administered retirement system
  • Both persons are jointly responsible for each other’s common welfare as evidenced by joint financial arrangements or joint ownership of real or personal property
  • Both persons agree to be jointly responsible for each other’s basic living expenses during the domestic partnership
  • Not be party to a marriage or civil union recognized by New Jersey law or a member of a domestic partnership with another individual
  • Not be related to each other by blood or affinity up to and including the fourth degree of consanguinity (simply stated, individuals who are first cousins or more distantly related)
  • Chose to share each other’s lives in a committed relationship of mutual caring
  • Not have legally terminated another domestic partnership within the last 180 days. (This prohibition does not apply when the previous partnership ended due to the death of the other partner).

If the residence is outside the State of New Jersey, at least one of the applicants must provide proof of membership in a New Jersey State-administered retirement system by providing one of the following documents issued by the Division of Pensions and Benefits:

  • Personal Benefits Statement from the current or previous year
  • 1099R from the current or previous year or
  • Certificate of Pension Membership