Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in New Jersey.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: June, August & September (avg 69°F)
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Passaic Falls, Adams Lake & Fox Island
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. § 37:1-13Passaic County Clerk's Office
401 Grand St, Room 130, Paterson, NJ 07505
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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 Passaic County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (973) 225-3632 and confirm that Passaic 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 Passaic County clerk within 5 days. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Passaic County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. New Jersey accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the local registrar.
No — Passaic County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
None — no witnesses are required to sign the marriage license in Passaic 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.
Passaic County Clerk's Office — 401 Grand St, Room 130, Paterson, NJ 07505 — phone (973) 225-3632.
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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.