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1. Either applicant MUST reside in Montclair or, if residents of another state, must arrange to have the ceremony in Montclair. Both parties must show proof of residency, i.e. driver’s license, or any of the following, showing present address: current utility bill, telephone bill, tax return, pay stub.
2. Both applicants must come in together with only one witness who must know both applicants and be 18 or older.
3. Show Social Security cards and birth certificates. (Anyone born abroad must have birth certificate translated into English and notarized by a licensed or professional notary).
4. If either party is divorced or widowed, proof must be shown, i.e. FINAL divorce decree or death certificate.
5. Make appointment Mon-Fri between 9.00am and 3:30 pm at least 10 days before the ceremony to ensure appointment is available (including 72 waiting period).
6. Must know date of marriage/civil union and who is performing the ceremony before appointment is made.
7. There is a 72-hour waiting period before license will be issued.
8. License valid 30 days after being issued.
9. Fee $28.00 – cash/check/money order.

Call (973) 509-4973 for appointment.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

Application for a marriage license is available here (download form); application for a civil union license is available here (download form). Appointments are still required and all documentation must be provided and witness must be present. The application must be typed or printed; illegible applications will not be accepted.