New Jersey § 37:1-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 37:1-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37:1-16.
Any person authorized to solemnize marriages or civil unions may administer oaths
to the parties applying to be married or to enter into a civil union or, in the case of persons applying to be married or to enter into a civil union pursuant
to section 7 of P.L.2011, c. 179 ( C.37:1-17.3 ), to one of the contracting parties and to the attorney-in-fact for the other contracting
party , and may require them, or either of them, to make true answers to any inquiries made
by him in order to ascertain whether, in his judgment, any legal impediment to the
proposed marriage or civil union exists. Any person who willfully makes false answers to any such inquiries shall, if the answers
are reduced to writing, signed by the person making the same and attached to the certificate of marriage or civil union, be deemed
guilty of perjury pursuant to N.J.S.2C:28-1 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 37:1-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 37:1-16 cover?
Section 37:1-16 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 37:1-16?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 37:1-16" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 37:1-16 apply to my situation?
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