If both the bride and groom live out of state, the couple apply in the town where the marriage is to occur. Once the bride obtains the license from the town from where she lives, the couple can get married anywhere in the state of New Jersey. South Plainfield has many couples who apply in town, but get married elsewhere. The marriage license is always on file in the town where the marriage takes place. Death Certificates Death certificates are processed mainly from South Plainfield's two funeral homes, but occasionally funeral directors from out of town will process the death certificates in South Plainfield.
Death certificates are always on file in the town where the death occurred.