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OFFICE OF THE CLERK
Colleen M. Eckert, Clerk
609-298-2800 Ext. 2108 -
Fax: 609-291-2105
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Marriage/Civil Union Licenses
License Requirements:
- At least one of the applicants must be a resident of Bordentown Township and both the applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Applicants must show proper identification: i.e. Driver’s License and Birth Certificates -OR- Driver’s License and Passport.
- If either applicant has been divorced, you must bring “Final Divorce Decree”, showing Docket Number and Judge’s Signature.
- If either applicant is widowed, you must bring a certified copy of former spouse’s death certificate.
- When applying, you must have one (1) witness with you.
Witness must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- know both the applicants
- may be a family member
- be able to speak and understand English
- Applicants must know the following information:
- Mother’s maiden name
- Both parents birth places
- Name & address of person performing marriage
- Date and place of ceremony
- Social security numbers (if applicable)
- After you apply, there is a 72 hour waiting period before the license can be issued. Once the license is issued to you, the license expires after 30 days.
- The license may be used to perform the ceremony anywhere in the State of New Jersey.
- You must have two (2) witnesses for the ceremony at least 18 years of age.
- Marriage License/Civil Union License applications are taken Monday through Friday, between 10 AM and 4:00 PM. Please call the office to make an appointment.
- Marriage License/Civil Union License fee is $28.00 and is payable at time of application (check/cash/money order.)
Blood tests are no longer required to obtain a Marriage License/Civil Union License in New Jersey
To Obtain Certified Copies of Marriage / Civil Union, Death and Birth Certificates
Marriage / civil union, death and birth certificates are kept on file in the Registrar’s Office in the Township in which the event takes place.
If a marriage, death or birth has taken place in Bordentown Township, you may request certified copies from the Registrar’s Office. The charge for copies is $10.00 per copy. Proper identification is required.
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