Caldwells Residents Can Now Apply For Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Residents can now apply for same-sex marriage licenses at the health departments in the Caldwells. 

On Monday, officials across the state presided over New Jersey’s first same-sex marriages after a state Supreme Court decision on Friday paved the way for same-sex marriages on Friday, according to Reuters. On Monday, Gov. Chris Christie dropped his appeal of the court ruling to allow gay marriage in the state.

The health department spokespeople of Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell have yet to receive any inquires or applications for same-sex marriages as of Tuesday. But they said the applications are ready and waiting.

“We are all ready for them,” said North Caldwell Acting Clerk Nancy Pravata. “They are more than welcome to come in.”

Caldwell Director of Human Services Maria Durak said the “process is really the same” for same-sex marriages and it is now no different than the marriage process between a man and a woman. 

Those interested in applying for same-sex marriages in any of the three Caldwells’ health departments need to bring with them identification, such as birth certificates or passports, proof of residency and a witness. There is also a marriage application fee of $28.

Under New Jersey law, all people wishing to be married must file a marriage license application at least 72 hours in advance of the ceremony.

For those looking for more information or to apply for a same-sex marriage license, call: 

• Caldwell Health Department: (973) 403-4623
• North Caldwell Health Department: (973) 228-6410, ext. 100
• West Caldwel Health Department: (973) 226-2303