Hudson County, New Jersey
Marriage license in Hudson County, New Jersey
Hudson County issues marriage licenses through the Local Registrar of Vital Statistics (municipality) at the Jersey City office, under New Jersey law (N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 37:1-1 et seq.).
Hudson County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Jersey City
- 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 Hudson County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: www.nj.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Hudson County Clerk.