Middlesex County, New Jersey
County clerk guides for Middlesex County.
Middlesex County, New Jersey marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Middlesex County, New Jersey, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $28, the uniform fee set by New Jersey state law. |
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| 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 6 months before a license is issued (extendable to 12 months); once issued, the license must be used within 30 days. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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New Jersey rules that apply in Middlesex County, New Jersey
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 Middlesex County, New Jersey 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 →
Middlesex County, New Jersey 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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