Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in New Jersey.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: May, June & September (avg 66°F)
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Bloomer Beach, Cannonball Lake & Canoe Beach
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × New Jersey's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Plan ahead72 hours waiting period after getting the license · no witnesses required
Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
New Jersey accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the local registrar.
New Jersey allows ordained ministers to perform marriages without prior registration.
New Jersey Stat. § 37:1-13Bergen County Clerk's Office
1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Bergen County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (201) 336-7000 and confirm that Bergen County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate, photo id ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license to the Bergen County clerk within 5 days. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Bergen County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. New Jersey accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the local registrar.
No — Bergen County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
None — no witnesses are required to sign the marriage license in Bergen County, New Jersey.
The completed marriage license must be returned within 5 days. As the officiant, returning it is usually your job — don't leave it in a glovebox.
Bergen County Clerk's Office — 1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 — phone (201) 336-7000.
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Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.