💍 Get a Marriage License
Get a Marriage License in Essex County, NJ
This service isn't handled by the County Clerk. Here's where to go instead.
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Marriage Licenses in New Jersey Come from Your Town, Not the County
Issued by the municipal Registrar of Vital Statistics — the County Clerk does not issue them.
Apply at:Your municipal Registrar of Vital Statistics
$28statewide · valid 30 days after issuance
Apply in the municipality where either applicant lives; if neither is a New Jersey resident, apply in the town where the ceremony will take place. Both parties and one witness (18+) must appear to apply — bring photo ID and proof of residency.
⏳ 72-hour waiting period
New Jersey requires a 72-hour waiting periodbetween applying and the license being issued — most states have none. Plan ahead so the wait doesn't collide with your ceremony date.
📋Office Information
⚠️ This office does not process marriage licenses. Use the agency linked above. The office below is your county's County Clerk — useful for other services.
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Office Address
Hall of Records, 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102
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Phone
(973) 621-4914🌐
Official Website
essexclerk.com ↗📝
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