The Registrar of Vital Statistics provides a legal record of all births, deaths, or marriages which occur within Pemberton Township. To apply for a copy of a legal record of such an event, you may either apply at the Municipal Building or download and print the Vital Statistics Request Form and mail the completed form to: Registrar of Vital Statistics, 500 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, Pemberton, New Jersey, 08068. Click this link for the form - Vital Statistics Request Form
Marriage and Civil Union Application Procedures
Where to Apply
The Marriage or Civil Union license is issued by the licensing officer in the municipality in which either party resides and is valid in any municipality in the State of New Jersey or, if neither party is a resident of the State, in the municipality in which the proposed Marriage or Civil Union is to be performed, in which case the license is valid only in that municipality.
Time to Apply
The Registrar of Vital Statistics strongly recommends that you complete the application for the license approximately two weeks prior to the Marriage/Civil Union ceremony date. The office is open from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
Items Required at the Time of application
1. One witness is required at the time of application. The witness must be at least 18 years of age and must know both parties. The witness must bring identification at the time of application proving his or her age.
2. Birth certificate (both parties) with raised seal, Passport, or Military ID
3. Proof of residency (driver's license, lease or a bill)
4. Driver's license
5. Social security card or pay stub showing your social security number
6. If applicable, divorce papers/final judgment, domestic partnership termination judgment (with seal) or death certificate
INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE APPLICATION
The name, address, and telephone number of the person performing the wedding ceremony.
The name of the municipality in which the Marriage/Civil Union ceremony will take place.
WAITING PERIOD AND FEES
There is a 72-hour waiting period from the time the application is signed until the Marriage/Civil Union License can be issued.
Fee: $28.00, which is non-refundable.
Marriage/Civil Union ceremonies will be performed by Mayor David A. Patriarca for Township residents according to the Mayor's schedule and availability. For further information contact the Registrar of Vital Statistics, Lorraine Abbott, at 609.894.3315.
