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New Jersey Marriage Laws Quiz

Once issued, the New Jersey marriage license expires in...

30 days.

Is there a waiting period for the marriage license in New Jersey?

Yes, there is a 3 day waiting period.

Who is authorized to solemnize marriage in New Jersey?

All of the above.

Are ministers required to get licensed by the state to perform

mariage in New Jersey?
Maybe, it depends on the county, city, or town where the couple is getting maried.

Does the minister have to be a resident of New Jersey to perform

marriage?
No, the minister does not have to be a resident of New Jersey.

What is the legal minimum age for a minister to perform marriage in

New Jersey?
18 years

What government office should the minister speak with regarding

minister licensing?
The Town Clerk's office.

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Who's duty is it to return the marriage license?

The minister or the couple, depending on the county.

In New Jersey, the completed marriage license must be returned...

Before the marriage license expires.

When referring to the marriage license, what does "Expiration Date"

mean?
The date the marriage license expires and is no longer valid.

When referring to a marriage license, what does "Waiting Period"

mean?
The period a couple must wait to have their marriage license completed from the time
they apply.

What is the marriage license and who files for it?

The marriage license is the legal document of marriage filed for by the couple.

What are some of the duties of the minister when solemnizing

marriage?
All of the above.

Who issues the marriage license?

The Town Clerk's Office.

Where must the marriage license be returned to in New Jersey?

The New Jersey government office that issued the license.

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