Bergen County, New Jersey
County clerk guides for Bergen County.
Bergen County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Bergen County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $28, the statewide fee set by New Jersey law. |
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| Waiting period | 72 hours from the time the application is submitted (weekends count); waivable by a Superior Court judge for good cause (New Jersey statewide rule). |
| License validity | The license must be used within 30 days of issuance (New Jersey statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Proof of identity (driver's license, passport, or state/federal ID), proof of residency, and a Social Security number for both applicants, plus one witness aged 18 or older. |
| Where & how to apply | Apply in the New Jersey municipality where either applicant resides — for example, the Hackensack Registrar for Hackensack residents. If neither applicant is a New Jersey resident, apply in the municipality where the ceremony will take place; in that case the license is valid only in the issuing municipality. |
Full Bergen County marriage license guide →
New Jersey rules that apply in Bergen County
These come from New Jersey state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18, with no exceptions.
- Waiting period: 72 hours from the time the application is submitted (weekends count); a Superior Court judge may waive this for good cause.
- License validity: The application is valid for 6 months before a license is issued (extendable to 12 months with registrar approval); once issued, the license itself must be used within 30 days.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Bergen County is $28. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 7% of them. See fees state by state →
Bergen County vs. other New Jersey counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the New Jersey counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Middlesex County, New Jersey | $28 standard |
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| Essex County, New Jersey | $28 standard |
| Bergen County | $28 standard |
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