Marriage Paperwork
License & Certified Certificate
New Jersey Marriage License
To get married, you need a valid Marriage License. This process can sometimes be unnecessarily complicated. But no worries, I got you!
To obtain a New Jersey Marriage License, you must first (1) book your wedding officiant, (2) pick a date, and (3) book an appointment date with your local registrar’s office.
I recommend applying for your marriage license at least 3 weeks in advance of your wedding. Most marriage licenses are valid for between 30 and 60 days.
The rules and regulations for obtaining your marriage license vary based on the state where you reside, so it is important to contact your local registrar's office to learn more about the requirements for your area.
Marriage License / Registrar’s Office
In the state of New Jersey, you have to book your Wedding Officiant before you can apply for your Marriage License.
Please note, if you have not booked me as your Wedding Officiant, DO NOT use my name or my business name at the Registrar’s office to obtain your Marriage License.
Marriage License
New York City
Getting Your Marriage License in NYC: What You Need to Know
At this time, couples who are planning a wedding in New York City will have to apply for their marriage license NYC online. Traditionally, couples would go to the NYC Marriage Bureau in the City Clerk's office in order to apply for their marriage license. However, you can arrange in-person appointments for your Marriage License via Project Cupid.
Marriage License
New Jersey
Filing Your Marriage License Application in NJ: What You Need to Know
Couples who will be getting married in New Jersey can apply for a marriage license application at the local registrar's office in the municipality in which either party resides.
It is important to note that once a marriage license is issued in New Jersey, it is valid throughout the entire state.
Certified Marriage Certificate
New Jersey
The Marriage Certificate
After your wedding ceremony is complete, I will finalize the marriage license application and submit to the appropriate registrar's office in order to be verified and processed into the public records.
In the weeks following your wedding, I will follow up with you to verify that you have received your marriage certificate. However, it is your responsibility to obtain a copy of this important vital record. If you have a marriage license New York State, you will automatically be a sent a copy of your final marriage certificate. If you complete your marriage license application in NJ, you will need to take an additional step to obtain your marriage certificate.
I always recommend that my couples acquire two copies of their marriage certificate
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When you book me as their wedding officiant, you receive more than just a beautiful, personalized wedding ceremony.
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