All marriage licenses applications are accepted by appointment only, during the hours of 9AM-3PM.

Please call 856-767-7777 EXT. 304 and or 311
Applications must be filed at least 1-2 weeks before your wedding date.

• The applicants apply for a license in the Borough of Berlin if either applicant resides in Berlin Borough or both reside out of state and are marrying in Berlin.
• A photo driver’s license or passport is required for both applicants.
• The following information is required at the time the application is being made:
  • Date of the marriage
  • Where the marriage is taking place
  • Who is performing the marriage and their address
  • If widowed need date of death of spouse and name.
  • If divorced, you must provide the date of your divorce and the name of your ex spouse.
  • Parents place of birth
• The Borough of Berlin’s registrar requires applicants to bring their own witness.
• The processing fee of $28.00 is paid on the day of the application. Cash, check, or money order excepted.
• There is a mandatory seventy-two (72) hour waiting period before a marriage license may be issued.
• Once issued and signed by the registrar, the license is only good for thirty (30) days.
• Your officiant performing the ceremony must return the completed marriage /civil union license to the municipality where the marriage took place. The license will always be retained in that municipality.
• Certified copies with a raised seal are available upon request from the municipality you were married in. The Borough’s fee is $10.00 for each certified copy.
• All marriage applications are completed by appointment. Please call the clerk’s office to schedule.