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NJ S4104
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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AI Summary
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Amends R.S.37:1-13 to add deputy county clerks and municipal clerks to the list of officials authorized to solemnize marriages and civil unions in New Jersey
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Reorganizes the existing statute into a numbered list format clarifying all 16 categories of persons authorized to perform marriages and civil unions
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Maintains existing authorization for judges (federal, state, municipal, tax court, administrative law judges, and retired judges), surrogates, county clerks, mayors, deputy mayors, township committee chairmen, village presidents, clergy, and certified civil celebrants
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Preserves the existing civil celebrant certification program requiring applicants to be at least 18 years old, complete a six-month course, and pay a $50-$75 fee to the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
Permits deputy county clerks and municipal clerks to perform marriages and civil unions.
Substituted by another Bill
Last Action
Substituted by A583 (1R)
12/18/2025