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A marriage license may be obtained in the Borough office during business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. According to New Jersey State Law, the couple must apply for a license in the municipality where the bride resides. If the bride is from another state, than they may must apply where the groom resides. If both are from out of state and are to be married in Medford Lakes, then they must apply for the license in Medford Lakes.
According to state law they will need a witness to accompany the couple. The witness may be a family member, but must be 18 years of age or older. State law also requires that the Borough hold the application for 72 hours before issuing the license. The license is then good for 30 days. Cost of a Marriage License is $28.00. The person performing the ceremony must file the license with the Registrar of the municipality in which the marriage was performed.
FOR CHANGE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTION After the officiant has completed the certificate, you will receive the pink copy and officiant will retain the blue copy for his records. Neither of these are"Certified Marriage Certificates" needed for legal documentation such as driver's license, social security and etc. These can only be issued by the registrar of Vital Statistics in the Municipality in which the marriage was performed. In order to receive a certified legal copy of your marriage license, for Medford Lakes only, you must send a letter of request stating the maiden name of bride, name of groom, and date of wedding. Along with a self addressed stamped envelope and $4.00 for the first copy and $2.00 for any additional copies. Mail requests to: Medford Lakes Borough, Dept. of Vital Statistics, Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055 |
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