APPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE CALL 908-322-6700 EXT. 211 or 212

Applications should be completed online https://main.govpilot.com/web/public/d1a81e9c-70e_Marriage-License-Township-of-Scotch-Plains?uid=7421&ust=NJ&pu=1&id=1

Once completed, please submit; and the Registrar will contact you to make an appointment for in person signing.

A marriage license may be obtained from the town in which either the bride or groom resides.  If both applicants are from out of state then they apply in the town where the marriage will take place. A witness for the application process is required and must be 18 years of age or older. a current photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport is required such for each applicant; this will be used as proof of residency.  If a divorce occurred a copy of the divorce decree should be presented.  The fee is $28.00. 

There is a 72 hour waiting period from the time the couple applies and the license is issued.  The Township of Scotch Plains asks that you apply and make an appointment for signing no later than 2 weeks prior to your ceremony.  Once the license is issued, it is good for 30 days. 

DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP 

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE CALL 908-322-6700 EXT. 211 or 212 

Applications should be completed online https://main.govpilot.com/web/public/d1a81e9c-70e_Marriage-License-Township-of-Scotch-Plains?uid=7421&ust=NJ&pu=1&id=1

Once completed, please submit; and the Registrar will contact you to make an appointment for in person signing.

Eligible partners may register at any municipality in New Jersey.  It is necessary to register in the township in which the couple live. To obtain domestic partner status, a couple would have to share a residence and show proof of joint financial status or property ownership or designation of the partner as the beneficiary in a retirement plan or will. The law will enable a domestic partner to serve as next of kin and to gain access to medical information about a sick or injured partner.  Couples wishing to register a domestic partnership must be opposite-sex couples 62 years of age or older.

CIVIL UNIONS

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE CALL 908-322-6700 EXT. 211 or 212

Applications should be completed online https://main.govpilot.com/web/public/d1a81e9c-70e_Marriage-License-Township-of-Scotch-Plains?uid=7421&ust=NJ&pu=1&id=1

Once completed, please submit; and the Registrar will contact you to make an appointment for in person signing.

The parties can apply in either  municipality where the party resides.

Requirements:

• Not be a party to another civil union, domestic partnership or marriage in this state or that is recognized by this state.
• Be of the same sex.
• Be at least 18 of age, except that applicants under 18 may enter into a civil union with parental consent.  

For Domestic Partnership and Civil Unions:

A witness is required and must be 18 years of age or older.

Proof of residency is required such as driver’s license, passport, county I.D.or birth certificate.  The fee is $28.00.  There is a 3 day waiting period from the time the couple applies and the license is issued.  Then the license is good for 30 days.

NOTICE OF FEE SCHEDULE FOR CERTIFIED COPIES OF VITAL STATISTICS
The following fees are hereby fixed and established for certified copies of records of vital statistics by the registrar of vital statistics beginning on January 14, 2026.     

a. Death record    $20.00 1^st copy, $5 each additional

b. Birth record     $20.00 1^st copy, $5 each additional    

c. Marriage record  $20.00 1^st copy, $5 each additional    

d. Certificate of domestic partnership    $20.00 1^st copy, $5 each additional    

e. Certificate of civil union    $20.00 1^st copy, $5 each additional    

f. Processing for Corrections     $25.00