Rumson, MT · Monmouth County

No notary required

Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union, or Reaffirmation License Application

Applicants use this application to request a license for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of a civil union in New Jersey.

What this form is

This application collects information from both applicants and an identifying witness for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of a civil union license. It asks for applicants’ personal and residence details, ceremony information, prior marital or civil union history, and witness information. The form says the application is a permanent record and explains when applicants must provide proof of a previous marriage or civil union.

Who needs it

People applying for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of a civil union license complete this application 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 application does not require a notary; applicants and the identifying witness sign and swear or affirm before the registrar.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation license application.

  2. 2

    Complete Applicant Information

    Both applicants provide the requested personal, residence, domestic status, and ceremony information.

  3. 3

    Complete Witness Declaration

    Have the identifying witness complete the declaration and provide the requested mailing address and responses.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the marriage license application?
No. This application does not require a notary. Applicants and the identifying witness sign and swear or affirm before the registrar.
Who completes the application?
Both applicants provide information, and an identifying witness completes a declaration. The form also includes signatures and dates for the applicants and witness.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant identity, residence, domestic status, ceremony details, and identifying witness information. It also includes questions about prior marriages or civil unions.
How do I submit the application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union, or Reaffirmation License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rumson form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.