[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Marriage License Difference ","text":"A New Jersey marriage license is the legal document that you must have to get married. A marriage certificate is the legal document that proves that you have been married. ","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. You must have two (2) witnesses. The officiant cannot serve as a witness. ","name":"Witnesses Answer","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Where to apply for license answer","text":"You ALWAYS apply in the state where you\u2019re getting married. So if you live in New Jersey but are getting married in Pennsylvania, you apply in Pennsylvania. Getting married in Hawaii? You apply in Hawaii. Laws in the United States require you to get a license in the state you\u2019re getting married it, not where you live. And every state has different rules regarding how to apply for a marriage license, so go to the website of the state you\u2019re getting married in to find out their specific requirements.","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Confused where to apply answer","text":"If you live in New Jersey, you apply in the town you live. If you live outside of New Jersey but your fianc\u00e9 lives in New Jersey, you apply in your fiance\u2019s town. If neither of you live in New Jersey, you apply in the town you\u2019re getting married.","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"No. As long as your out-of-state marriage is consistent with the laws and public policy of New Jersey, your marriage is valid and recognized in New Jersey and you will not need to enter into a New Jersey marriage. ","name":"Reapply Answer","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"New Jersey law specifically states that every member of the clergy of every religion is authorized to continue to solemnize marriages or civil unions without having to be a certified civil celebrant. Judges, mayors, county clerks and others who have traditionally solemnized marriages or civil unions are also permitted to carry out their traditional role in solemnizing marriages or civil unions without having to be a certified civil celebrant. A civil celebrant may be certified to solemnize marriages or civil unions if they submit the required application here.  Among the requirements set forth in the application is an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and has graduated from a secondary school of New Jersey or another state; and has completed a civil celebrant course meeting the requirements set forth in the application. The application and processing fee to become a certified civil celebrant is $55.","name":"Officiant Qualification Answer","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Town Clerk Answer","text":"No. According to New Jersey State law, only certain public officials such as judges and religious ministers are legally permitted to serve as officiants. Your town\u2019s registrar only issues marriage licenses and marriage certificates. ","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer6"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"In order for your marriage to be recognized by your place of worship, they will want your legal wedding date to be the date of your religious ceremony. Your marriage license will state the date of your religious ceremony, with your officiant signing off on that date.","name":"Legal Wedding Date Answer","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer8"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Your certificate is legal proof that you are married. You will need a certified copy with the raised seal of your marriage town where the ceremony was performed in order to change your driver\u2019s license, passport and Social Security records.","name":"What to use license for answer","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer9"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Lost Certificate Answer","text":"You must apply to the city or town where your marriage ceremony took place. Marriage certificates are not provided automatically; you must request them separately and pay the corresponding fee. ","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer10"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Marry in another country answer","text":"No. Marriages performed overseas are considered valid in the country where they take place if they are entered into in accordance with local law. Recognition of the validity of marriages performed abroad depends on the laws of the place in which the marriage is to be recognized. But since the process of marrying overseas can be time-consuming and expensive and procedures vary from country to country with lengthy preparation, many couples choose to get married in the United States prior to their destination wedding just because it\u2019s easier and less expensive. If you plan to marry in a foreign country, you should find out the requirements of that country before you travel.","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer11"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Your certificate is legal proof that you are married. You will need a certified copy with the raised seal of your marriage town where the ceremony was performed in order to change your driver\u2019s license, passport and Social Security records","name":"NJ Marriage License Answer","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer12"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the difference between a New Jersey marriage license and a New Jersey marriage certificate? ","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I need to have witnesses for the actual marriage ceremony itself? ","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"I live in New Jersey but am getting married in another state. 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Your marriage license will state the date of your religious ceremony, with your officiant signing off on that date.","name":"House of worship Answer","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#answer7"},"name":"I got married at my reception venue but want my marriage to be recognized by my house of worship. What to do I need to do?","@id":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jersey-marriage-license\/#Question7"},{"@type":"Question","name":"I am getting married in my place of worship three days before my wedding reception. 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