Hopewell Borough, MT · Mercer County
Marriage License Application
Applicants use this New Jersey Department of Health application to request a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or civil union reaffirmation license.
What this form is
The application collects personal, residence, relationship-status, and ceremony details from both applicants, along with information from an identifying witness. It is used to request a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of civil union license. The form also includes an oath or affirmation and notes that proof of a previous marriage or civil union is required for a remarriage or reaffirmation application.
Who needs it
People applying for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of civil union license complete this form with an identifying witness.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form does not require a notary; applicants and the identifying witness sign and date an oath or affirmation before the registrar.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the marriage license application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requested information for both applicants and the ceremony.
- 3
Gather Required Proof
For a remarriage or reaffirmation, the form says proof of the previous marriage or civil union must be submitted.
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Sign And Submit
Applicants and the identifying witness sign and date the oath or affirmation before the registrar. Submit the form to the city department named on it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the marriage license application cover?
- The form is for applications for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of civil union license.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant details, residences, domestic status, ceremony information, and identifying witness information. Applicants and the witness also complete an oath or affirmation.
- Do I need a notary for the marriage license application?
- No. Applicants and the identifying witness sign and date an oath or affirmation before the registrar; the form does not require a notary.
- How do I submit the marriage license application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Marriage License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hopewell Borough form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.