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Middlesex County has no county marriage office — New Jersey law assigns licensing to the municipal registrar of the applicant’s residence. This guide uses Edison Township, the county’s largest municipality, as a worked example.
| License fee | $28, the uniform fee set by New Jersey state law. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 72 hours from the time the application is submitted (weekends count); a Superior Court judge may waive this for good cause. |
| Documents / ID required | Driver’s license, passport, or state/federal ID showing current address (or separate proof of address if using a passport); Social Security number; a witness age 18 or older; foreign-language documents need a certified English translation. |
| License validity | The application is valid 6 months before a license is issued (extendable to 12 months); once issued, the license must be used within 30 days. |
| Where & how to apply | Middlesex County has no county marriage office — New Jersey law assigns licensing to the municipal registrar of the applicant’s residence. In Edison Township, an appointment is required by emailing the Health Department’s Vital Records office. |
| Office hours | Edison Township Health Department, 100 Municipal Blvd, 2nd Floor, Edison, NJ 08817. Appointments available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; closed daily 12:00–1:00 p.m. |
Special notes
New Jersey has no county-level marriage office at all — every Middlesex County resident applies through their own municipality’s registrar (the ceremony municipality if neither applicant lives in New Jersey). Edison Township, the county’s largest municipality, is shown here as a worked example; other Middlesex County municipalities follow the same $28 statewide fee through their own local registrar.
Frequently asked questions
Does Middlesex County have its own marriage license office?
No. New Jersey issues marriage licenses through municipal registrars, not counties. Middlesex County residents apply through the registrar of the municipality where they live.
Do we need an appointment to apply in Edison Township?
Yes. Edison’s Health Department requires an appointment, booked by emailing the Vital Records office; appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday.
Official source: Edison Township Health Department — https://edisonnj.org/departments/health_department/birth_death_marriage_certificates_and_licenses.php
Last verified: September 2026
Last verified: September 2026
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