💍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Getting Married in New Jersey

1. Do we need a marriage license to get married in NJ?
✅ Yes. A New Jersey marriage license is required for any wedding taking place in the state.

2. Where do we apply for a marriage license?
📝 Apply at the Local Registrar’s Office in the municipality where either applicant resides.
📍 If both are from out of state, apply in the town where the ceremony will be held.

3. Is there a waiting period?
⏱️ Yes. There is a 72-hour waiting period from the time you file the application until the license is issued. Plan ahead!

4. What documents are required to apply?
📄 You will need:

Valid photo ID (Driver’s license or passport)
Proof of residency
Social Security number (if applicable)
One witness (18+ years old)
$28 application fee (may vary by municipality)

5. How long is the marriage license valid?
🗓️ The license is valid for 30 days from the date it is issued.

6. Who can officiate our wedding?
👥 Authorized officiants include:

Judges, magistrates, or clergy (like Pastor Joshuwa Armstrong at Community Baptist Church)
Mayors or other legal officiants

7. Do we need witnesses at the ceremony?
✍️ Yes. You need two witnesses, age 18 or older, present during the ceremony to sign the marriage certificate.

8. What happens after the wedding?
🔄 The officiant (or couple) must file the completed license with the local registrar.
📑 You may request certified copies of the marriage certificate for legal use afterward.

9. Is same-sex marriage legal in New Jersey?
🌈 Yes. Same-sex marriage has been legal in NJ since October 2013.
⚠️ Note: New Jersey Wedding Officiants does not perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.

10. Can we have our ceremony anywhere?
💡 Yes! You can hold your ceremony at a church, home, park, beach, banquet hall, or any other location—just be sure your officiant and witnesses are present.

📝 Steps to Getting Married in New Jersey
Choose your wedding date and time.
Book a wedding officiant (Someone like Pastor Joshuwa Armstrong).
Visit your local registrar’s office with one witness to apply for your marriage license.

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