Marriage License Application

* * * For Ceremonies performed at Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Hamilton Farm is located in Bedminster Township despite their Gladstone mailing address. * * * 

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and not be a party to another civil union, domestic partnership or marriage to be married in the State of New Jersey.  

WHERE TO APPLY

  • If you are applying for a marriage license and a resident of New Jersey, the license may be obtained from the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality in which either applicant resides.  
  • If neither applicant resides in New Jersey, then the marriage application is submitted in the municipality where the ceremony will be performed. 

HOW TO APPLY

  • Download the Marriage Application below:

Marriage Application (English).docx
Marriage Application (Spanish).docx

  • Complete PAGE 1 ONLY of the two-page application.  DO NOT sign the Marriage License Application form before coming to the Township as each applicant and witness must sign under oath, and in the presence of the registrar.
  • No appointment necessary.   Office Hours are 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Application must be presented in person.  Both applicants and a witness must be present.

WHAT TO BRING WHEN YOU APPLY

  • Both Applicants
  • Witness (18 years of age or older)
  • Applicants and Witness need a government issued photo ID (e.g., Drivers License, Passport or State/Federal ID).
  • Proof of residency by one applicant.  
  • Social Security Number is required by law for US citizens.
  • $28 License Fee - Check or Cash Only
  • Documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

AFTER YOU APPLY

  • There is a 72-hour waiting period before the marriage license can be issued.  The waiting period begins when the application is filed with the Registrar.  

AFTER THE CEREMONY

  • After the ceremony you may request a Certified Copy of your marriage license (i.e. Vital Record) by completing the Request for a Vital Record form below, providing the necessary ID, and fee:

Vital Record Request (Certified Copy).pdf

* * * Please note - You will need a Certified Copy of your Marriage License to change your name * * * 


 If you need further assistance, please contact the Bedminster Township Registrar's Office:

Robin Ray, Registrar of Vital Statistics - (908) 212-7000, Ext. 404
[email protected]  

Katelyn Vettel, Deputy Registrar - (908) 212-7000, Ext. 402
[email protected]