Vital Statistics Information

No appointments necessary. Our hours are 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday- Friday.

Application for a Licenses (Marriage, Remarriage, or Civil Union)

Certified Copy Application and Information  

 Marriage License:
* Applicants can apply up to six months prior to the intended date of the ceremony.
* License takes 72 hours to issue so please make sure to apply within enough time.
* The license expires 30 days after the applicant’s pick it up from our office.                                          

Requirements when applying for marriage license:             
* If you have a Manasquan mailing address but your address has more than 3 numerical numbers, you must apply in Wall Township. 
* No appointments necessary
* One witness 18 years of age & over that knows both applicants
* $28.00 fee (cash/check)
* I.D. (valid photo driver’s license, passport, etc.)
* Proof of Address (valid driver’s license, voter registration, utility bill (last 90 days), vehicle insurance, etc.)
* Social Security Numbers
* Date of Ceremony
* Name of the person performing the ceremony
* Where the ceremony will take place
* Domestic status information i.e. divorce
* Former Domestic Partner or Civil Union             
* Downloaded forms can be completed but must be signed in the presence of the Municipal Registrar in the Municipal Clerk’s office. Please call (732) 223-0544, ext. 235 for more information     

Where to Apply:   
* Apply for the license in the New Jersey municipality where either applicant resides in.
* If both applicants reside outside of New Jersey, apply in the New Jersey municipality where the ceremony will be performed. The license will only be valid in that municipality.     

Domestic Partnership Information   
Civil Union Information            

Marriage Licenses are available to qualifying couples of all gender compositions.  Click here for NJ Department of Health's Frequently Asked Questions including Same Sex Marriage Frequently Asked Questions.