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What is the marriage license age requirement in City of Newark?

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Direct answer

In City of Newark, both applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application, and neither may already be a party to another marriage, civil union or domestic partnership in New Jersey or recognized by New Jersey.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license age requirements
Both applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application, and neither may already be a party to another marriage, civil union or domestic partnership in New Jersey or recognized by New Jersey.
Official requirement

Be at least 18 years of age.

Issuing office

City of Newark Office of the City Clerk, Marriage Bureau

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Official sources for this answer

  • Vital Statistics: Marriage LicenseNew Jersey Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry - checked July 30, 2026

    Apply for the marriage license in the New Jersey municipality where either party resides. The license is valid throughout New Jersey. If neither applicant is a New Jersey resident, submit the application in the municipality where the marriage ceremony will be performed. In this case, the license is only valid in the issuing municipality. Required documents when applying for a marriage license: Proof of identity by presenting your driver's license, passport or state/federal I.D.; Proof of residency by one applicant if a NJ resident; Social Security number; A witness, 18 years of age or older; The $28 application fee. There is a 72-hour waiting period before the license is issued. The waiting period begins when the application is filed with the Local Registrar. Be at least 18 years of age. You must sign the application, under oath, in the presence of the issuing authority.

  • Application for License — Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union, Reaffirmation of Civil Union (REG-77)New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry - checked July 30, 2026

    NOTE 2. Both applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application. NOTE TO REGISTRAR - Applicants and witness should be told that taking a false oath constitutes perjury. In any case where application is made by only one applicant to begin the waiting period, the same identifying witness must return when the second applicant completes the application. NOTE 4. If both applicants are nonresidents of New Jersey, the application must be made in the municipality where the ceremony will be performed. Registrar should mark the license accordingly.

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