Registrar of Vital Statistics
 

Registrar of Vital Statistics

Marriage Licenses

Requirements for applying for a marriage license:

a. You apply at whatever township the bride lives in.

b. The bride, groom and 1 witness (18 years of age or older) who  knows both the bride and groom must attend to apply.

c. If either the bride or groom has been divorced or widowed, you must bring your signed divorce papers or a copy of the death certificate when applying.

d. Fee of $28.00.

e. To complete the application, you must know the date of marriage and the name and address of the person that will be performing the ceremony.

f. Once you have applied, there is a 72-hour waiting period until you can pick up the license.

g. The license expires 30 days from the date of issuance by the Registrar

CERTIFIED COPIES OF MARRIAGE, DEATH AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Marriage, 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 $4.00 per copy.