What are the steps involved in getting married? Please be specific. How do I get legally married in NJ. I know nothing about the legal/procedural process
2007-11-10 05:19:12 · 13 answers · asked by Jared 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Where should you apply for a marriage license?
If the bride is a resident of New Jersey, the marriage license must be obtained from the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality where she lives
If she is a non-resident of New Jersey and the groom is a resident of New Jersey, the license must be obtained from the Registrar in the municipality in which the groom resides. (For marriage license purposes, soldiers are residents of the posts at which they are stationed.) A license issued under either of the preceding circumstances is good for use anywhere in new jersey.
If both the bride and groom are non-residents of
Be sure to contact the Registrar well in advance of the wedding to find out on what days and during what hours the Registrar will be in the office. The license fee is $28.00
Who can perform a marriage ceremony?
According to state law, judges of a Federal District Court, United States magistrates, judges of a Municipal Court, judges of the Superior Court, judges of a Tax Court, retired judges of the Superior Court or Tax Court, or judge of the Superior Court or Tax Court who has resigned in good standing, and any mayor/deputy mayor or chairman of any township committee, village president of New Jersey, County Clerks, and every minister of every religion may solemnize a marriage.
When should you apply for a marriage license?
A local Registrar will not issue a marriage license sooner than 72 hours after the application for a marriage license has been made, unless ordered to do so via an appropriate court order.
If the marriage is scheduled for a Saturday or Sunday, the application should be made no later than the preceding Tuesday. If the application is made on a Wednesday or Thursday, the 72 hours will end on the Saturday or Sunday, but the Registrar will probably not be available on those days or any public holiday.
If both the bride and groom are unavailable to complete the application at the same time, either applicant may complete his/her part of the application and start the waiting period. The other application must return with the same witness (who must be at least 18 years old) to complete his/her part of the application. The application must be completed by both parties before the license will be issued. Once the marriage license is issued, it is good for 30 days from the date of issuance.
A couple wishing to have both religious and civil ceremonies may be issued a license for both ceremonies on the basis of a single application. However, a couple wishing to have two religious ceremonies, and wanting to have a public record of each, may not have two licenses issued at the same time. They must apply for and use the first license.
They must then return to the Registrar with the signed original certificate of the marriage and witness to apply for a remarriage license.
What should you bring with you when you apply?
A birth certificate may be requested for proof of age and parentage.
If one or both of the applicants are divorced, you should bring a copy of the final decree or decrees for examination by the Registrar or a statement by the judge as to when the final decree was signed (not the date of the final hearing).
Consent of both parents is necessary if an applicant is under 18 years of age. Both parental consents and judicial approval of such consents are necessary if the applicant is younger than 16. These consents should be on forms supplied by the Registrar.
Where should the marriage record be filed?
The person performing a marriage ceremony must file the license and marriage certificate with the Registrar of the municipality in which the marriage was performed. Since failure to record the marriage may cause considerable inconvenience at
2007-11-10 05:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by ¸.•*´`*♥ GODEZZ ♥*´`*•.¸ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I've never lived in NJ, but usually you have to apply for a marriage license, and it is only good for a certain amount of time, which varies from state to state. Also, in most states (except Nevada) you also have to wait a set period of time after you get your license before you can actually get married. This is to prevent people from deciding to get married and actually getting married before the hangover has worn off.
Once you have set a date, go to your local license bureau - the same place where you would get your driver's license, or a fishing license. Well, I live in Minnesota, and I can get a fishing license at a gas station, but I think that's different in other states. Or you might try the county courthouse. Maybe you should call first - if you show up at the wrong place, it better to be laughed at over the phone than while you are being observed by the 20 other people standing in line behind you.
They should be able to tell you about the time and other qualifications. You have to pick up the paperwork before the wedding, so that it is there with you at the wedding. Then, after the wedding, the officiant and you and your new wife, and your witnesses all sign the document. After this, you have to submit the form, and in a few days it's all legal and you can get copies of your marriage certificate. Yea!
Congratulations, and best wishes!
Oh, and you don't have to kiss your sex life goodbye. Married people have more and better sex. It's been proven.
And I must say, althougth I didn't follow this particular rule myself, I wish I would have. If you aren't having sex before you get married, you won't have to worry about comparing before and after the ceremony.
2007-11-10 05:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do nothing, as soon as you propose plan on going on tour to your parents her parents, grandparents to show off the ring. Have a date in mind b/c everyone will ask. She will go nuts within days she'll has stacks of briadal mags, the dresses will be picked, and most of the major things will be in motion. You need to find a hall for the reception ASAP b/c they book up to a year in advance. Actually the availability of the hall we wanted determined our wedding date. After that you sit back and if she asks for input always answer but tread lightly if you don't like something she like your a dick, if you don't care one way or another agree with her side. Just don't say you don't care b/c even though you don't care what color the paper plates are she does and she'll think you don't care about the whole wedding if you don't answer.
Oh and Kiss your sex life goodbye
2007-11-10 05:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by Answerman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the laws in New Jersey. You might want to call the courthouse where you live and find out the requirements for a marriage license. Some states require a blood test, others do not. You could also talk to whoever is going to perform the ceremony. They should be up on the laws.
2007-11-10 05:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask her Dad for his blessing before you propose
Once you propose and she accepts, then you need to do the following:
Set a Date.
Tell your Family and Her Family
Go together to the Health Clinic or your Respective Doctors and both of you need to be tested for everything.
Go to the Courthouse and pay the fee to obtain your Marriage License.
Then you plan every step of the Wedding Together.
Congratulations! We are all hoping she will say YES!
2007-11-10 05:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well for most it depends what her esponse is if it is a yes then I guess picking the date, the year, and planning for your big day don't for get the license. If she says No on the other hand maybe it will be time to find yourself a new GF.
Good Luck and Best Wishes if she says Yes Congrats.
Remember marriage is meant to be for life so choosing wisely on your mate is important and well smart.
ONE BIG THING I CAN TELL YOU IS DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RUSH INTO PARENTHOOD USE PROTECTION UNTIL YOU FEEL YOU CAN AFFORD THE FINANCIAL BURDEN AND THAT YOU HAVE ENOUGH LOVE FOR EACH OTHER THAT A CHILD WILL NOT BRING PROBLEMS INTO IT.
May God Bless You.
2007-11-10 05:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by Livinrawguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local court house and buy a marriage license. It will tell you specifically what to do to make it effective, e.g. how long to wait, who to have sign it...etc. Plan your wedding, and have the priest sign your marriage license. Or a judge if you are not religious and won't have a religious ceremony. File your marriage license with the court house. They will send it back to you once it is registered. You are now legally married.
2007-11-10 05:27:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she says yes you set a date. You go to city hall in your town to apply for a marriage license no more then 2 week before you are to married you will need proof of ID like driver's license and birth certificates for you and your bride you will also need to witnesses that know both you and you bride to be.
2007-11-10 05:25:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
plan a wedding after you give her the ring. You're gonna need a marriage license but that comes soon before the wedding date!
2007-11-10 05:31:12 · answer #9 · answered by SW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check w/ a priest/minister. You will probably have to get a marriage license, usually located at the Courthouse. Then you should be good. Set your wedding date, and ENJOY!! Hope she accepts!! Good Luck !!!!
2007-11-10 05:30:26 · answer #10 · answered by casper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋