Marriage/Civil Union Licenses can be obtained at the Borough Clerk's Office between the hours of 9:00am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.  There is a Fee of $28.00 per license.

The following requirements must be met to obtain a Marriage/Civil Union License:

1. Applicants must not be a party to another civil union or marriage in this State or recognized by this State
   
2. One of the applicants must be a resident of East Rutherford.  EXCEPTION:  If neither of the applicants are residents of New Jersey, the application is to be made in a municipality where the ceremony is being performed.
   
3. One witness must be present when applying.  The witness must be at least 18 years of age.
   
4. Provide Proof of Identity by presenting either a valid passport or valid driver’s license.
5. Applicants must provide Social Security numbers.
   
6. Applicants must provide proof of East Rutherford residency from at least one applicant such as a lease, utility bill, tax bill, or driver's license.
   
7. Applicants must provide the Maiden name of both applicants' mothers and birthplace of both applicant' parents.
   
8. The fee for the application is $28.00.  Check or EXACT cash.
   
9. Applicants must know the date of the ceremony and the name and address of the person who is going to perform the ceremony.
   
10. If either party was in a Marriage/Civil Union prior to applying, and it was dissolved legally, the Clerk's Office requests a copy of the final court judgment.  If by death, the Clerk's Office requests a copy of the death certificate.
    
11. There is a 3-day waiting period (72 hours) for the Marriage/Civil Union License.
    
12. Once the license is picked up, it is only valid for 30 days.
    

• NOTE:  If either applicant is under the age of 18, parental consent is needed.
  
• NOTE:  If either applicant is under the age of 16, parental consent is needed as well as consent by a Superior Court Judge for Judicial Consent.
  
• NOTE:  For a remarriage or reaffirmation of a civil union, the couple must also supply proof of the original ceremony by providing a copy of the original event.
  

All dogs within the Borough of East Rutherford must be licensed.  A Borough Dog License can be obtained from the Borough Clerk's Office at Borough Hall. You must bring proof of a valid Rabies Shot when applying for license.  As per the State of New Jersey, the rabies shot must be valid through November of the year that you are licensing. 

Dog licenses expire December 31st of each year and MUST be renewed in a timely manner or a summons can be issued.

Fees for Dog Licensing are as follows:

$10.00 for Neutered

$13.00 for Non-Neutered