Who can perform a civil union in the State of New Jersey?
A civil union ceremony can be performed by any Federal, State, Municipal judge or magistrate (even if they are retired); any county clerk; any mayor or deputy mayor of a town; Chairman of any township committee; and every minister of every religion. It is a misdemeanor for someone not so authorized to “solemnize” a civil union and it is a misdemeanor for someone who is authorized to perform a civil union without the presentation of a license. A more detailed explanation of New Jersey’s Marriage License Law can be found at: http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/new_jersey/index.shtml.
A civil union ceremony can be performed by any federal, state, municipal judge or magistrate (even if they are retired); any county clerk; any mayor or deputy mayor of a town; chairman of any township committee; and every minister of every religion. It is a misdemeanor for someone not so authorized to “solemnize” a civil union and it is a misdemeanor for someone who is authorized to perform a civil union without the presentation of a license. This is an easy to read but detailed explanation of New Jersey’s Marriage License Law.
