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In New Jersey, the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration manages marriage records from 1878 to present.Certified copies of these records are only available to the registrant or family members, and proof of relationship is required. However non-certified copies are available to the general public. Non-certified copies can not be used for identification or legal purposes.

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New Jersey Birth, Death and Marriage Records

View information about obtaining New Jersey birth, marriage, and death records from 1914 to the present including online orders. Vital records are also available from local vital records offices in the municipality where the event occurred. For information about additional vital records, users can visit the State Archives website (link provided).

New Jersey Marriage Licenses

View New Jersey Department of Health information about obtaining a marriage license in New Jersey including how to apply for a marriage license, requirements for entering into a marriage, where to apply, required documents, after you apply, and application fee. Website includes information about civil union licenses and domestic partnerships.

New Jersey State Genealogical Archives

View information about available New Jersey archive collections including 1666-1799 marriage records, 1878-1884 death records, 1848-1867 marriage index, 1885 census, 1847-1947 legal name changes, and 1776-1782 Revolutionary War damages, and more.
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Essex County

Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses

View list of Essex County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.

City of East Orange Marriage Licenses and Birth, Death and Marriage Records

View information about obtaining a City of East Orange marriage or civil union license, and copies of birth, death and marriage certificates.

City of Newark Marriage Licenses

View information about obtaining a City of Newark marriage license or civil union including fee and requirements.

City of Newark Marriage Licenses and Elections

City of Newark City Clerk
465 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 733-3669

Civil Union Ceremonies

View information about Essex County civil union ceremonies including fee and waiting period.

Genealogy Records Search

Search Essex County genealogy records such as birth records, cemeteries, census records, marriage records, obituaries, and more.
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Marriage Licenses

View information about obtaining Essex County marriage licenses including County Clerk performed wedding ceremonies.

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What You Should Know About Public Records

Public records in the United States are documents or pieces of information that are not considered confidential and are maintained by government agencies. These records can include a wide range of information, such as property records, court documents, marriage and divorce records, and vital statistics like birth and death certificates.

Conducting a public records search allows individuals to access this information for various purposes, such as background checks, legal research, or verifying property ownership. Many states offer online databases where users can search for public records, making it easier to obtain the information they need. However, the availability and accessibility of these records can vary by state and type of record.