VITAL RECORDS OFFICE

MARRIAGE/CIVIL UNION APPLICATION 

• Eligibility   
  • Either applicant must reside in Mendham Borough.
  • If neither applicant is a resident of New Jersey and the ceremony will be performed in
    the Borough of Mendham.
    • The license will only be valid in Mendham Borough.
• Application Process
  • Complete the first page of the application in advance of your visit.
  • Please do not sign the application as it must be signed under oath in the presence of the issuing authority.
  • Both applicants must appear in-person at the Registrar’s office to apply for the license.
• One Witness is Requried
  • Individual must be at least eighteen years of age
  • Must know both parties
  • Must appear with the applicants
  • Must swear to the completeness and accuracy of their answers.
• 72 Hour Waiting Period 
  • Required by the State of NJ after an application is made before the license can be issued.
  • The license, once issued, is valid for only 30 days.
• Documentation Required
  • Acceptable Proof of Identity
    • Driver’s License
    • Current Passport
    • State/County Identification Card
    • Military ID
  • Acceptable Proof of Residency
    • Driver’s license
    • Lease
    • Tax Return
    • Other documentation of residency
• Application Fee
  • $28.00 - fee is currently waived through 6/30/2023.
  • Must be submited with completed application.
  • Payable by cash or check made payable to the Borough of Mendham.
• APPLICATIONS ARE TAKEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

 

 

• VITAL RECORDS APPLICATION
  • Proof of Relationship to the Person Listed on the Record is Required
    • The proof must establish that you are of legal age and are either:
      • Subject of the record
      • Parent, legal guardian or legal representative
      • Spouse/civil union partner
      • Child
      • Gandchild
      • Sibling
    • Acceptable Identification  
      • Current, valid photo driver’s license or photo non-driver’s license with current address
      • Current, valid driver’s license without photo and one alternate form of ID with current address
      • Two alternate forms of ID listed below, one of which must have current address:
        • Vehicle insurance card
        • Voter registration
        • US/Foreign Passport
        • Immigrant Visa
        • Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
        • Federal/State ID
        • County ID
        • School ID
        • Utility bill(within the previous 90 days)
        • Bank Statement (within previous 90 days)
        • W-2 or tax return for current or previous year
        • Homeless individuals can provide identification from a social worker or homeless shelter coordinator.
        • Incarcerated individuals can provide legal imprisonment, conviction papers or release documents that include the name, social security number and all possible aliases used in the past or identification from a prison/probation official. 
      • Other Required Information
        • Death or Birth Certificate 
          • Full name on the record
          • City where the event occurred
          • Exact month/day/year of the event
          • Mother’s maiden name
          • Father’s name (if on record)
        • Marriage, Civil Union or Domestic Partnership \
          • Legal name of the spouse/partner required                           
  • Do not send in original ID documents
    • Photocopies are acceptable
• Certified Copy Fee
  • $10.00 each
  • Check or money order, made payable to the Borough of Mendham.
  • Must be submited with completed application.