Marriage License Information for Essex County, New Jersey

Below is all of the marriage license information you need in order to file in the county you will be married in. Please note that we have provided links to your county clerk’s official website as well as a link to the marriage license application form you will file.

Office Address 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Room 247, Newark, NJ 07102. Office Hours

Office Phone 973-387-7311.

Useful Links County Website Marriage License Form

Is a Blood Test Required?
No

Does one of us need to go in person to apply?
Both of you

How much is it?


What do I need to bring?

A form of identification e.g. original birth certificate, passport or picture driver’s license is required for both the bride and groom.

How To Apply:

Both must appear in person at the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality where the bride-to-be resides to obtain the license. If only the groom is a New Jersey resident, then couples should apply in his municipality. Both should bring a valid photo ID.

When does It Expire:

Name Change:
Filing for a marriage license in the state of New Jersey does not cause your or your spouse’s last name to automatically change. Married name change services are available to guide you through the married name change process if you opt to change your name.

Same Sex Couple:
Use this online resource for more information about your state’s marriage legislation.