New Jersey marriage license offices — by municipality

Every municipality that issues marriage licenses in New Jersey, with the office name, address, phone and hours. Pick your municipality below.

New Jersey does not issue marriage licenses at county offices. Applications are handled by the local registrar in each municipality — the town, township, borough or city hall — and the license is issued by that registrar.

Which municipality do we apply in?

If either applicant lives in New Jersey, the application normally goes to the registrar in the municipality where that person lives. Couples who both live out of state generally apply in the municipality where the ceremony will take place. Confirm the rule with the registrar before booking anything.

What to expect

• Both applicants appear in person at the registrar's office with identification and proof of residence where required.
• New Jersey law sets a waiting period between the application and the licence being issued, and the registrar can explain how it applies to your date.
• Municipal offices keep their own hours and many require an appointment, so call ahead.
• Fees are set by the municipality within state limits, so the amount can differ from town to town.

The directory below covers all 21 counties and lists every municipal registrar with the office address and phone number, taken from the New Jersey Department of Health registrar list. Hours and fees are not published there, so confirm with the registrar.

Questions people ask

Does New Jersey issue marriage licenses at the county level?

No. Applications go to the local registrar of a municipality; county offices do not issue marriage licenses.

Where do we apply if we live in different towns?

Either applicant's municipality of residence can normally take the application. If neither lives in New Jersey, apply where the ceremony will be held.

Why is the fee different from another town?

Municipalities set their own fee within state limits, so amounts vary. Ask the registrar for the current fee.

The 566 municipalities

Directory last checked 2026-10-23.