Edison Township Marriage License Process

Edison Township is in Middlesex County and is one of the largest townships in New Jersey. The Edison Office of Vital Records handles all marriage license applications for Edison residents. Appointments are required for marriage license visits at the Edison office, so you need to plan ahead. Edison maintains all birth, marriage, and death records through the vital records office. Both members of the couple must visit the Edison office together with a witness. The Edison marriage license office has specific days for appointments, which makes scheduling an important first step.

Edison Township Marriage License Office Location

The Edison Township Clerk's Office is where you go for a marriage license in Edison. The Office of Vital Records handles all marriage license appointments within the Edison clerk's department. You must make an appointment before visiting the Edison office for a marriage license. Marriage license appointments at Edison are only available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Walk-ins are not accepted for marriage license applications in Edison Township.

The Edison office closes for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on days with morning and afternoon hours. Do not arrive at the Edison office during the lunch break. To schedule your marriage license appointment in Edison Township, email vitalrecords@edisonnj.gov. The Edison staff can also answer questions about what to bring for your marriage license visit.

Note: Friday hours at the Edison office end at noon, and no marriage license appointments are held on Mondays or Fridays.

What You Need for a Marriage License in Edison Township

Both people must bring valid photo identification to the Edison marriage license appointment. A driver's license, state-issued ID card, or passport are all accepted at the Edison office. If you use a passport as your only form of ID, you also need a document to prove you live in New Jersey. A utility bill or bank statement with your current address works. The Edison Township clerk needs to confirm your identity and residence before processing the marriage license.

You must bring a witness to your Edison marriage license appointment. The witness needs to be at least 18 years old and must speak English. Your witness will sign the marriage license application at the Edison Township office. If either person was married before, bring certified proof that the prior marriage ended. A divorce decree or death certificate is required before the Edison registrar can issue a new marriage license.

You also need to provide your Social Security number on the Edison marriage license application. The marriage license fee in Edison Township is $28. The Edison office accepts cash, money orders, and credit cards. Personal checks are not accepted at the Edison office. Certified copies of the marriage certificate cost $25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy ordered at the same time from Edison.

These marriage license requirements are set by New Jersey state law under Title 37 of the New Jersey Statutes. The Edison Township office follows state rules exactly. Review the full list of marriage license requirements on the New Jersey Department of Health marriage page before your Edison appointment.

Marriage License Timeline in Edison Township

After you complete your marriage license appointment at the Edison Office of Vital Records, a 72-hour waiting period begins. This waiting period is required by state law for every marriage license and cannot be waived. You must wait three full days before you can pick up your marriage license from the Edison office. If you apply on a Tuesday at the Edison office, the earliest you can pick up the marriage license is Friday.

Once you pick up the marriage license from Edison Township, it stays valid for 30 days. The wedding ceremony must take place within that time. If 30 days pass without a ceremony, the Edison marriage license expires. You would need to schedule a new marriage license appointment at the Edison office, pay the $28 fee again, and go through the whole process over. Many Edison couples apply for the marriage license about two weeks before the planned wedding. This gives enough time after the 72-hour wait and a buffer in case anything comes up with the Edison office.

After the ceremony, the officiant must sign the marriage license and return it to the Edison Township registrar. The Edison registrar files the completed marriage license and creates the official marriage record. Once the marriage record is in the Edison system, you can request certified copies of your marriage certificate. Allow a few business days after filing for marriage certificate copies to be ready at the Edison office.

Ceremony Options for Edison Township Couples

A marriage license from Edison Township can be used for a ceremony anywhere in New Jersey. You are not limited to having the wedding in Edison. The Edison marriage license is valid statewide once you pick it up. You can get married in any town, county, or venue in the state with your Edison marriage license.

Edison Township offers the option to get married by the Mayor. This is a civil marriage ceremony that takes place at the Edison municipal building. It is a simple and quick ceremony for couples who want to make their marriage official without a large event. Contact the Edison clerk's office for details on scheduling a marriage ceremony with the Mayor. Availability depends on the Mayor's schedule.

Other authorized marriage officiants in New Jersey include judges, retired judges, ordained ministers, and other religious leaders. Friends or family members who get ordained online can also perform the marriage ceremony. The officiant is responsible for signing the marriage license and sending it back to the Edison Township registrar after the wedding. This is what makes the marriage official under state law.

The New Jersey Department of Health provides guidance on who can officiate weddings and the rules for filing the completed marriage license. Review this before your ceremony to make sure everything goes smoothly with your Edison Township marriage license.

Edison Township Marriage Records and Copies

The Edison Township Office of Vital Records keeps all marriage records filed in the township. If you got married with an Edison Township marriage license, this is where your marriage record is stored. You can request certified copies of your marriage certificate in person at the Edison office or by mail. The cost is $25 for the first certified marriage certificate copy and $20 for each extra copy ordered at the same time from Edison.

For marriage records filed in other Middlesex County towns, contact the Middlesex County registrar or the specific town where the marriage license was issued. The New Jersey Department of Health in Trenton also has copies of all marriage records statewide. Older marriage records that are not available at the Edison level can often be found through the state office.

Always request certified copies of your marriage certificate rather than plain ones. A certified copy has an official seal from the Edison Township registrar that proves it is genuine. Without the seal, a marriage certificate copy may not be accepted by banks, government agencies, or courts. Order several certified marriage certificate copies at once from the Edison office to save time.

Note: Allow extra processing time if you request marriage certificate copies by mail from the Edison office. In-person requests at Edison are usually faster.

Middlesex County Marriage License Records

Edison Township is in Middlesex County. The county clerk's office in New Brunswick maintains marriage license records at the county level and can issue copies for marriages filed anywhere in Middlesex County. For full details on Middlesex County marriage license resources, fees, and office locations, see the county page.

View Middlesex County Marriage License Records