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NJ S4104

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Reorganizes the existing statute into a numbered list format clarifying all 16 categories of persons authorized to perform marriages and civil unions

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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