FAQs • Rockaway, NJ • CivicEngage

What is needed for a marriage license, domestic partnership or civil union?: You need to apply in person in the New Jersey municipality in which either party resides and the license is valid throughout the State of New Jersey. You need to bring ID such as driver's license, birth certificate, or passport; proof of residency such as a bank statement, utility bill, tax return, etc. If married before or previously in a civil union or domestic partnership, you need to bring a copy of the death certificate or divorce papers, whichever applies. The fee is $28.00 in cash, check or money order. The application may be obtained at your local registrar’s office. A minimum of 72 hours must elapse between the time of application and the time we issue the license.

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1. How and where do I get a certified copy of a vital statistic record?: The vital statistic record is on file in the municipality where the event took place, i.e. what town did you get married in? There is a $10 per certified copy fee, if obtained in Rockaway Township. You must produce a photo ID for proof of identity. You must also produce copies of documents proving your relationship to the person named on the record. The following are acceptable forms of ID: A current, valid photo driver’s license or photo non-driver’s license with current address or a current, valid driver’s license without photo and one alternate form of ID with current address or two alternate forms of ID, one of which must have current address.
The State of New Jersey

2. When is the next public council meeting?: View the Next Public Council Meeting page to find the meeting schedule and a link to the community calendar with each meeting listed on the day of the meeting.

3. Where do I get a copy of a public record?: You may submit an OPRA (Open Public Records Act) request form to the Township Clerk. View the Copy of a Public Record page for more details. Copy of a Public Record

4. What is needed for a marriage license, domestic partnership or civil union?: You need to apply in person in the New Jersey municipality in which either party resides and the license is valid throughout the State of New Jersey. You need to bring ID such as driver's license, birth certificate, or passport; proof of residency such as a bank statement, utility bill, tax return, etc. If married before or previously in a civil union or domestic partnership, you need to bring a copy of the death certificate or divorce papers, whichever applies. The fee is $28.00 in cash, check or money order. The application may be obtained at your local registrar’s office. A minimum of 72 hours must elapse between the time of application and the time we issue the license.

5. How do I register to vote?: You can obtain a voter registration application at the Municipal Clerk’s office or print one from the State’s website. Click on “How Do I” and this will lead you to voter registration information and the application for the county in which you live. The State of New Jersey

6. What do you need if your organization wants to have a Bingo or Raffle?: Every organization interested in conducting bingo or raffles must first apply to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for eligibility.
Bingo / Raffle page.