Manchester Township, NJ · Ocean County
Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union, or Reaffirmation License Application
This four-page application collects information from two applicants and an identifying witness seeking a New Jersey marriage, remarriage, civil union, or civil union reaffirmation license.
- 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 gathers both applicants’ identifying, residence, relationship-history, and ceremony details, along with a declaration from an identifying witness. It is used when applying for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation of civil union license; the form says the application must be made where an applicant resides, or, if both applicants are nonresidents, where the ceremony will take place.
Who needs it
Two applicants seeking a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or civil union reaffirmation license, plus an identifying witness, complete the relevant declarations.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath-or-affirmation jurat with “Sworn (or affirmed) and subscribed before me”; both applicants and the identifying witness sign the declarations.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the four-page marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation license application.
- 2
Fill In the Applicant Sections
Complete the applicable questions for both applicants and the identifying witness.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization if the municipality accepts it for this application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions for the oath or affirmation and signing.
- 5
Submit to the Municipality
Submit the completed application to the appropriate municipal registrar and confirm any local instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Manchester 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 complete the license application?
- Fill in the applicable sections for both applicants and the identifying witness, then follow the form’s oath instructions. Ask the municipal registrar about any submission or signing requirements.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form includes a section stating that the applicants and identifying witness swear or affirm their answers, followed by a “Sworn (or affirmed) and subscribed before me” block for the registrar.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary may perform an eligible remote notarization; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Where should we apply for the license?
- The form says to apply in the municipality where an applicant resides. If both applicants are nonresidents of New Jersey, it says to apply in the municipality where the ceremony will be performed.
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