Essex County, New Jersey
Marriage license in Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County issues marriage licenses through the Local Registrar of Vital Statistics (municipality) at the Newark office, under New Jersey law (N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 37:1-1 et seq.).
Essex County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Newark
- Issued by
- Local Registrar of Vital Statistics (municipality)
- License fee
- $28
- Waiting period
- 3 days
- Validity
- 30 days
- Minimum age
- 18
- Witnesses required
- 1
- ID
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number; proof of residency
- Statute
- N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 37:1-1 et seq.
Verify exact fees at the Essex County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: www.nj.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Essex County Clerk.