1. ALL COUPLES IN NJ ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MARRIAGE LICENSE BEFORE THE CEREMONY

2.COUPLES CAN APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN THE TOWN THEY LIVE IN.  YOU MUST HAVE A PERSON 18 OR OLDER TO SIGN AS A WITNESS. MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID, BIRTH CERTIFICATE, AND DIVORCE PAPERWORK IF IT APPLIES.

3. IF YOU ARE DOING AN OUTDOOR WEDDING AT A PUBLIC LOCATION, MAKE SURE TO CHECK IF YOU NEED A PERMIT, YOU CAN REACH TO THE CITY OR PARKS AND RECS DEPARTMENT WHERE YOU PLAN TO HAVE YOUR CEREMONY

4. IF YOU ARE ELOPING, YOU MUST HAVE THE NAME OF YOUR OFFICIANT WHEN APPLYING FOR THE MARRIAGE LICENSE.

5. IF YOU ARE ELOPING, YOU DO NEED A WITNESS.