Marriage Licenses & Civil Unions
Marriage license applications are taken from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekdays. A 72-hour waiting period is required from application to issuance. The bride or groom must be a resident of Edgewater. Marriage licenses are available to qualifying couples of all gender compositions.
Applicants are encouraged to call the Registrar at 201-943-1700, ext. 6007 for an appointment and details.
View the necessary documents:
Marriage License Requirements
Civil Union Requirements
Apply for Apostille Certification: Use QR Code or go to https://www.njportal.com/dor/apostille
Domestic Partnerships
Domestic Partnership applications are taken from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekdays. Applicants are encouraged to call the Registrar at 201-943-1700, ext. 6007 for an appointment and details.
View the Domestic Partnership Requirements.
State of NJ Board of Health Marriage Licences information page: https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/registration-vital/marriage-licenses/
Certified Copies of Vital Statistics
Certified copies of certificates of birth, deaths, and marriages, occurring in Edgewater, can be obtained by either coming into the Health Department or by written request at the rate of $15 per copy.
Online fillable Application for a Certified Copy of Vital Record.
A printable Application can be found here.