Buena Vista Township, NJ · Atlantic County
Marriage License Application
This New Jersey application collects information from two applicants and an identifying witness seeking a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or civil union reaffirmation license from a local registrar.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application records both applicants’ identities, residences, domestic status, and intended ceremony details, along with information and declarations from an identifying witness. Applicants submit it to the local registrar; the form says it is retained as a permanent record and instructs the registrar to wait for the completed certificate or a copy before filing the application. For remarriage or reaffirmation, the form calls for proof of the prior marriage or civil union.
Who needs it
Two applicants seeking a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or civil union reaffirmation license complete the application with an identifying witness and submit it to the appropriate registrar.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an oath-or-affirmation block subscribed before the registrar; applicants and the identifying witness sign the declarations, and the form does not specify a separate notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the marriage license application and review its questions and notes.
- 2
Fill In Applicant Details
Complete the applicant sections and arrange for the identifying witness to provide the requested information.
- 3
Check Registrar Instructions
Ask the local registrar about the oath, appointment, and whether any remote notarization is acceptable before booking an online notary.
- 4
Complete the Oath as Directed
Applicants and the witness sign their declarations as directed by the registrar; the form specifies that the oath is before the registrar.
- 5
Submit to the Registrar
Submit the application and any required prior-marriage or civil-union proof to the appropriate local registrar.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Buena Vista Township. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit this marriage license application?
- Complete the application and contact the local registrar about the required appointment, oath, and submission process. The form says it is retained as a permanent record.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form directs applicants and the identifying witness to swear or affirm before the registrar. It does not provide a separate notary block, so ask the registrar before arranging notarization.
- Can the oath be completed with an online notary?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online and remote ink notarization for its notaries since October 2021. However, this form specifies an oath before the registrar; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What if we are applying for remarriage or civil union reaffirmation?
- The form says applicants must indicate their existing marriage or civil union and submit proof of the previous marriage or civil union.
Marriage License Application in other New Jersey cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.