MARRIAGE LICENSE
Marriage Licenses are obtained by appointment only. You must apply for a license no later than 10 business days prior to your ceremony.
Please call the Registrar, Denise Kohan at 201-497-1552 or Deputy Registrar, Eileen McLaughlin at 201-666-4800 ext 1562 to make an appointment - no walk-ins will be accepted.
Required documents you will need to bring with you for your appointment:
1. Proof of identity for both applicants by presenting your driver's license, passport or state/federal ID
2. Proof of residency by one applicant. One of you must live in Hillsdale or your ceremony is in Hillsdale for out of state applicants.
3. Know your Social Security Number
4. You must bring a witness over the age of 18
5. A check made payable to the Borough of Hillsdale in the amount of $28.00 (no cash is accepted)
Once you complete your application process with one of the Registrars, your license can be issued after a 72 hour mandatory waiting period.
You may pre-fill out your application prior to your appointment - however do not sign the application form before your appointment. You and your witness must sign the application, under oath, in the presence of the issuing authority.
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP
Click here to view information regarding Domestic Partnership in the state of New Jersey
SAME SEX MARRIAGE
Click here to view a Q&A document from the NJ Department of Vital Statistics. For more information, you may also visit their website by clicking here.
Click here to view a Q&A document from the NJ Department of Vital Statistics. For more information, you may also visit their website by clicking here.
Click the Icon above for the application for a marriage, remarriage or civil union