Lacey Township, New Jersey - Board of Health

How do I obtain a marriage license?

What if I want to renew my vows?

How do I register a domestic partnership?

How do I obtain certified copies?

Marriage License back to top

ANSWER: There are several requirements for a marriage application which are listed below.

PLEASE NOTE: An APPOINTMENT is necessary. Application may be made in the Board of Health Office, Department of Community Development (Room #104), between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. (Except Holidays).

Please call for an appointment 1-609-693-1100, ext 2247 or 2251.

Application must be made in the municipality in which the BRIDE resides. (If the Bride is not a resident of New Jersey but the Groom is, the application is to be made in the municipality where he resides. If neither are residents of New Jersey, the application is to be taken in the municipality where the marriage is to be performed.) The Bride must bring proof of Lacey residency (Driver's License, Voter's Registration Card, Ocean County Identification Card, Utility Bill, Lease Agreement or Tax Return).
The Bride and Groom must be 18 years of age or olders. (If the Bride/Groom are less than 18 years of age, they must contact the Local Registrar to fill out a "Parental Consent Form" needed prior to the issuance of the Marriage License.)
Bride, Groom and one witness must provide Photo I.D. with signature.
The witness (parent, relative or friend) must be at least 18 years of age and must appear with the applicants at the time an application is taken. The witness must know both the Bride and Groom.
The following documents must be presented by the Bride and Groom at the time of application:

Original - "State Issued" Birth Certificates

Divorced - Certified copy of Divorce Papers

Widowed - Certified copy of deceased spouse Death Certificate.

IF ANY OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS ARE IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE, THEY MUST BE TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH AND NOTARIZED.

Parent's names, including Maiden name of each Mother and birthplace of parents (City and State) must be provided.
Date of Marriage, name, address and telephone number of the person performing the marriage ceremony is required.
Marriage License Fee: $28.00, payable at the time of application. (Cash, Check of Money Order are acceptable - made payable to the "Township of Lacey")
There is a three-day (72 hour) waiting period from the time an application is made until the license can be issued and picked up by the Bride and Groom.
Marriage License is valid only in the State of New Jersey.

IF NECESSARY, MARRIAGES MAY BE SCHEDULED AND PERFORMED BY THE FOLLOWING
TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY:

JUDGE DAMIAN MURRAY: 609-693-1100, EXT. 2237

Renewal of Vows back to top

ANSWER: If you are a couple already legally married and want to renew your vows you must apply for a re-marriage license.

PLEASE NOTE: An APPOINTMENT is necessary. Application may be made in the Board of Health Office, Department of Community Development (Room #104), between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. (Except Holidays).

Application must be made in the municipality in which the BRIDE resides.
The couple must present proof of the original marriage certificate. (Certified Copy Only.)
Bride, Groom and one witness must provide Photo I.D. with signature.
The witness (parent, relative or friend) must be at least 18 years of age and must appear with the applicants at the time an application is taken. The witness must know both the Bride and Groom.
Date of Re-Marriage, name, address and telephone number of the person performing the marriage ceremony is required.
Re-Marriage License Fee: $28.00, payable at the time of application. (Cash, Check or Money Order are acceptable - made payable to the "Township of Lacey")
THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD FOR A RE-MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Domestic Partnership back to top

ANSWER: There are certain requirements that must be met to register a Domestic Partnership.

Couples wishing to register a Domestic Partnership must be same sex couples over the age of 18 OR opposite sex couples who are both 62 years of age or older.)

An Affidavit of Domestic Partnership form must be obtained from a Local Registrar of Vital Statistics in any municipality throughout the State of New Jersey. The Affidavit of Domestic Partnership does not have to be obtained (or filed) in the municipality in which the domestic partners reside. A list of Local Registrars is available by accessing the Department of Health and Senior Services website at: http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/regbycnty.shlml
Lacey Township does provide the necessary notary service if the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is executed and signed by both applicants at the same time, in front of the Local Registrar. (Valid identification established name, age and date of birth are required - examples - birth certificate, driver's license, military identification or state/county identification card.)
Applicant's must bring with them proof of residence is outside the State of New Jersey, at least one of the applicants must provide proof of membership in a New Jersey State-administered Retirement System by providing one of the following documents issued by the Division of Pension and Benefits:

A Personal benefits Statement from the current or previous year

A 1099R from the current or previous year

A Certificate of Pension Membership

Applicants must provide proof of joint financial responsibility, evidenced by at least one of the following documents:

Joint deed, mortgage agreement or lease

Joint bank account

Designation of one of the persons as primary beneficiary in the other person's will

Designation of one of the persons as primary beneficiary in the other person's insurance policy or retirement plan

Joint ownership of motor vehicle

Domestic Partnership Fee: $28.00, payable at the time of application. (Cash, Check or Money Order are acceptable - made payable to the "Township of Lacey")

Certified Copies back to top

ANSWER: To obtain a certified copy of a Marriage Certificate or an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership the following requirements need to be met. (Certain copies of vital records can be obtained from the municipality where the vital event occurred.)

These copies are only issued to those individuals who have a direct link to the individuals named on the vital record event, provided that the requestor is able to identify the vital record and provide the necessary proof.
Applicant must fill out application form completely, including name, address, telephone number, reason record is being requested and all information regarding the vital event located on the application form.
The applicant must provide a Driver's License.
Certified Copy Fee: $5.00 per copy, payable at the time of application. (Cash, Check or Money Order are acceptable - made payable to the "Township of Lacey")
We provide a 24-hour service from the time an application is made until the time the certified copy is ready for pick-up.
Application must be made in the Board of Health Office, Department of Community Development (Room #104), between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. (Except Holidays) 609-693-1100 ext. 2247 or 2251

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