This office, upon request, supplies certified copies of non-genealogical vital records of all births, deaths and marriage/civil unions where the event took place in Raritan Borough. Each copy is $25.00 and $2.00 for each additional certified copy. Checks/money orders should be made out to Raritan Borough. We do not accept credit/debit cards.

Application for marriage/civil unions may be taken in Raritan Borough if either party resides in the Borough. Applications are by appointment only (908) 231-1300 ext.20. Applications for corrections to vital records may be requested through this office if the event occurred in Raritan Borough.

Services

• Maintain copies of all vital records where event occurred in Raritan Borough
• Applications for marriage/civil union/domestic partnership are taken when one or both parties reside in Raritan Borough
• Corrections to vital records can be submitted to the State Department of Vital Statistics and Registry (where applicable)

All Registrar Department Services are by Appointment Only:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:30am-2:00pm.

Forms & Applications

NJ Office of Vital Statistics & Registry

Entering Into a Marriage or Civil Union

A Marriage or Civil Union license may be obtained from the Registrar in Raritan Borough office of Vital Statics if either party resides in Raritan Borough. If both parties are not residents of New Jersey, but the event will take place in Raritan Borough then license must be obtained from the Registrar in Raritan Borough. The license is ONLY good for that municipality.

Marriage licenses are available to qualifying applicants of all gender compositions, including applicants seeking marriage licenses for same-gender or same-sex marriages and nonbinary applicants.

For information about entering into a marriage or civil union, the NJ State Bureau of Vital Statistics & Registration has issued this brochure (in English/Español).

Apply for license at:
Raritan Borough Municipal Building
22 First Street
Raritan, New Jersey 08869

• All applications are done by appointment only (908) 231-1300 ext. 120
• Appointment times are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• The fee for a marriage/civil union license is $28.00
• It is recommended that the application be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the event. The license will not be issued sooner than 72 hours after the completion of the application. The license is good anywhere in the State of New Jersey for 30 days once issued.

Required documents when applying for a Marriage/Civil Union license

• Proof of Identity: Valid driver’s license or pass port or state/federal ID
• Proof of Residency: Valid driver’s license, utility bill, lease, tax return
• Name and Birth place (country or state): of both sets of parents (maiden name of mother)
• Name, address and phone number of the person performing the ceremony
• Name of the place, and city where the ceremony will be held
• $28.00 payable in cash, check, or money order
• Death certificate or divorce papers, if applies
• Social Security Card or Social Security Number