New Jersey § 37:1-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 37:1-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37:1-17.
Any marriage or civil union which has occurred or which may hereafter occur and which is not recorded with the
State Registrar as required by this chapter, may be recorded by filing a delayed report
with the State Registrar, documented by a copy of the application for the license. The delayed report shall contain an affidavit of the person performing the marriage or civil union or if he is deceased or not available, of one or both witnesses to the marriage or civil union ceremony confirming that the ceremony was performed and the date and place of the
marriage or civil union . When it is impossible to secure the affidavit of the officiant or either of the witnesses,
the affidavit may be made by a person who was present at the marriage or civil union ceremony, or the contracting parties, provided additional documentary evidence is
presented. The State Registrar may require evidence of the correctness of the information in
a delayed report and may refuse to accept a delayed report if the evidence is not
submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 37:1-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 37:1-17 cover?
Section 37:1-17 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.
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