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NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-17 - Marriage or civil union license; information provided.

37:1-17 Marriage or civil union license; information provided.  37:1-17. Marriage or civil union license; information provided. On the marriage or civil union license shall be the form for the certificate of marriage or civil union in quadruplicate, to which the licensing officer shall have set forth particularly therein the name, age, parentage, birthplace, residence, Social Security number and domestic status of each party, whether single, widowed, divorced, or a former civil union or domestic partner and the names and county of birth of their parents. The Social Security number shall be kept confidential and may only be released for child support enforcement purposes, and shall not be considered a public record pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.). The person by whom or the religious society, institution, or organization by or before which, the marriage or civil union was solemnized, shall personally or by legally authorized agent subscribe where indicated on the form the date and place of the marriage or civil union. Each certificate of marriage or civil union shall also contain the signature and residence of at least two witnesses who were present at the marriage or civil union ceremony. Amended 1980, c.128, s.1; 1998, c.1, s.45; 2002, c.88, s.3; 2006, c.103, s.20.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-17.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-17.1 - License and certificate of marriage or civil union; transmittal.

37:1-17.1 License and certificate of marriage or civil union; transmittal.  2. License and certificate of marriage or civil union; transmittal. The license and the original certificate shall be transmitted pursuant to R.S.26:8-41. One copy of the certificate shall be retained by the local registrar and one copy shall be given to the persons contracting the marriage or civil union. In the case of persons who have married or entered into a civil union pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2011, c.179 (C.37:1-17.3), one copy of the certificate shall be retained by the local registrar and one copy shall be given to one of the contracting persons and to the attorney-in-fact for the other contracting person. The remaining copy shall be retained by the person solemnizing the marriage or civil union. L.1980, c.128, s.2; amended 2006, c.103, s.21; 2011, c.179, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-17.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-17.2 - Delayed reports; filing; contents; affidavits; evidence.

37:1-17.2 Delayed reports; filing; contents; affidavits; evidence.  3. Delayed reports; filing; contents; affidavits; evidence. 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. L.1980, c.128, s.3; amended 2006, c.103, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-17.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-17.3 - Entry into marriage, civil union by proxy under certain conditions.

37:1-17.3 Entry into marriage, civil union by proxy under certain conditions.  7. A member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard who is stationed overseas and serving in a conflict or a war and is unable to appear for the licensure and solemnization of his marriage or civil union may enter into that marriage or civil union by the appearance of an attorney-in-fact, commissioned and empowered in writing for that purpose through a power of attorney. The attorney-in-fact must personally appear before the licensing officer with the person who is not serving overseas, and present the original power of attorney duly signed by the party stationed overseas and acknowledged by a notary or witnessed by two officers of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard. The power of attorney shall state the legal names of the parties to be married or enter into a civil union, and shall state that the power of attorney is solely for the purpose of authorizing the attorney-in-fact to obtain a marriage or civil union license on the person's behalf and to participate in the solemnization of the marriage or civil union. The original power of attorney shall be a part of the marriage or civil union certificate upon registration. L.2011, c.179, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-18 - Penalty for false certificate.

37:1-18 Penalty for false certificate.  37:1-18. Penalty for false certificate. Any person, religious society, institution or organization authorized to solemnize marriages or civil unions, who makes any false certificate of marriage or civil union, shall be liable to a penalty of $100.00.  Amended 2006, c.103, s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-19 - Penalty; how recovered.

37:1-19 Penalty; how recovered.  37:1-19. Penalty; how recovered. Any penalty incurred under any of the provisions of this article may be recovered with costs, in an action at law by and in the name of the local board of health of the municipality where the marriage or civil union occurred, or by and in the name of the Department of Health and Senior Services. Amended 2006, c.103, s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-27 - Tests; information; distribution by issuer of marriage or civil union licenses.

37:1-27 Tests; information; distribution by issuer of marriage or civil union licenses.  1. Tests; information; distribution by issuer of marriage or civil union licenses. A licensing officer or other person issuing marriage or civil union licenses shall make information available to applicants concerning places where such applicants may be tested for genetic diseases including, but not limited to Cooley's Anemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Tay-Sachs Disease. Literature containing such information which has been prepared and provided by private organizations may be distributed to applicants by a licensing officer or other person issuing marriage or civil union licenses. L.1977, c.282, s.1; amended 2006, c.103, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-28 - Findings, declarations concerning civil unions.

37:1-28 Findings, declarations concerning civil unions.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Same-sex couples in New Jersey live together in committed relationships without the benefits and rights afforded to heterosexual couples who choose to marry; b. Promoting such stable and durable relationships as well as eliminating obstacles and hardships these couples may face is necessary and proper and reaffirms this State's obligation to insure equality for all the citizens of New Jersey; c. New Jersey was one of the first states to adopt comprehensive legislation prohibiting discrimination based on affectional or sexual orientation and one of the first states to formally recognize domestic partnerships by enacting the "Domestic Partnership Act," P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-1 et al.) on January 12, 2004 thereby guaranteeing in law certain rights and benefits to those individuals who enter into domestic partnerships; d. Those rights and benefits afforded to same-sex couples under the "Domestic Partnership Act" should be expanded by the legal recognition of civil unions between same-sex couples in order to provide these couples with all the rights and benefits that married heterosexual couples enjoy; e. It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with the constitutional mandate set forth by the New Jersey Supreme Court in the recent landmark decision of Lewis v. Harris, 188 N.J. 415 (October 25, 2006) wherein the Court held that the equal protection guarantee of Article I, paragraph 1 of the State Constitution was violated by denying rights and benefits to committed same-sex couples which were statutorily given to their heterosexual counterparts. The Court stated that the "State can fulfill that constitutional requirement in one of two ways. It can either amend the marriage statutes to include same-sex couples or enact a parallel statutory structure by another name, in which same-sex couples would not only enjoy the rights and benefits, but also bear the burdens and obligations of civil marriage." Id. at 463.  f. The Legislature has chosen to establish civil unions by amending the current marriage statute to include same-sex couples. In doing so, the Legislature is continuing its longstanding history of insuring equality under the laws for all New Jersey citizens by providing same-sex couples with the same rights and benefits as heterosexual couples who choose to marry. L.2006,c.103,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-29 - Definitions relative to civil unions.

37:1-29 Definitions relative to civil unions.  2. As used in this act: "Civil union couple" means two persons who have established a civil union pursuant to this act.  "Civil union license or civil union certificate" means a document that certifies that the persons named on the license or certificate have established a civil union in this State in compliance with this act. "Civil union" means the legally recognized union of two eligible individuals of the same sex established pursuant to this act. Parties to a civil union shall receive the same benefits and protections and be subject to the same responsibilities as spouses in a marriage. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services. "One partner in a civil union couple" means a person who has established a civil union pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.2006,c.103,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-30 - Criteria for establishment of civil union.

37:1-30 Criteria for establishment of civil union.  3. For two persons to establish a civil union in this State, it shall be necessary that they satisfy all of the following criteria: a. Not be a party to another civil union, domestic partnership or marriage in this State; b. Be of the same sex; and c. Be at least 18 years of age. L.2006, c.103, s.3; amended 2018, c.42, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-31 - Legal benefits, protections, responsibilities of civil union couples equal to those of married couples.

37:1-31 Legal benefits, protections, responsibilities of civil union couples equal to those of married couples.  4. a. Civil union couples shall have all of the same benefits, protections and responsibilities under law, whether they derive from statute, administrative or court rule, public policy, common law or any other source of civil law, as are granted to spouses in a marriage.  b. The dissolution of civil unions shall follow the same procedures and be subject to the same substantive rights and obligations that are involved in the dissolution of marriage. c. The laws of domestic relations, including annulment, premarital agreements, separation, divorce, child custody and support, property division and maintenance, and post-relationship spousal support, shall apply to civil union couples. d. Civil union couples may modify the terms, conditions or effects of their civil union in the same manner and to the same extent as married persons who execute an antenuptial agreement or other agreement recognized and enforceable under the law, setting forth particular understandings with respect to their union.  e. The rights of civil union couples with respect to a child of whom either becomes the parent during the term of the civil union, shall be the same as those of a married couple with respect to a child of whom either spouse or partner in a civil union couple becomes the parent during the marriage. f. All contracts made between persons in contemplation of a civil union shall remain in full force after such civil union takes place. g. A copy of the record of the civil union received from the local or State registrar shall be presumptive evidence of the civil union in all courts. L.2006,c.103,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-33 - References to marital or spousal relationships to include civil unions.

37:1-33 References to marital or spousal relationships to include civil unions.  92. Whenever in any law, rule, regulation, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to "marriage," "husband," "wife," "spouse," "family," "immediate family," "dependent," "next of kin," "widow," "widower," "widowed" or another word which in a specific context denotes a marital or spousal relationship, the same shall include a civil union pursuant to the provisions of this act.  L.2006, c.103, s.92.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-34 - Validity of civil unions entered into in foreign jurisdictions.

37:1-34 Validity of civil unions entered into in foreign jurisdictions.  95. A civil union relationship entered into outside of this State, which is valid under the laws of the jurisdiction under which the civil union relationship was created, shall be valid in this State. L.2006, c.103, s.95.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:1-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:1-35 - Rules and regulations; guidance on replying to form questions.

37:1-35 Rules and regulations; guidance on replying to form questions.  93. The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services in consultation with the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. These rules and regulations shall address the issue of how partners in a civil union couple may legally answer questions on forms, governmental and private, concerning their status as partners in a civil union couple.  L.2006, c.103, s.93.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-30 - Minor spouses; authority to join adult spouse in transfer of realty

37:2-30. Minor spouses; authority to join adult spouse in transfer of realty  Any deed of conveyance or mortgage executed and acknowledged by an adult married person in conjunction with his or her minor spouse, if 17 years of age or older, conveying or mortgaging his or her, or their real estate, shall be valid and effectual notwithstanding the minority of such minor spouse at the time of such execution and acknowledgment, and any such deed or mortgage made shall be valid as if such minor spouse had at the time been of lawful age, and such minor spouse shall be liable on a bond or other obligation executed in connection with any such mortgage to the same extent as if such minor at the time of execution had been of full age, and any such bond or other obligation executed by any minor spouse shall be valid to the same extent. L.1967, c. 139, s. 1, eff. July 5, 1967.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-31 - Short title.

37:2-31 Short title.  37:2-31. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Premarital and Pre-Civil Union Agreement Act." Source: New.  L.1988, c.99, amended 2006, s.103, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-32 - Definitions.

37:2-32 Definitions.  37:2-32. As used in this article:  a. "Premarital or pre-civil union agreement" means an agreement between prospective spouses or partners in a civil union couple made in contemplation of marriage or a civil union and to be effective upon marriage or upon the parties establishing a civil union;  b. "Property" means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal property, including income and earnings;  c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2013, c.72). amended 2006, c.103, s.27; 2013, c.72, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-33 - Formalties; consideration.

37:2-33 Formalties; consideration.  37:2-33. Formalities; consideration.  A premarital or pre-civil union agreement shall be in writing, with a statement of assets annexed thereto, signed by both parties, and it is enforceable without consideration.  L.1988, c.99; amended 2006, c.103, s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-34 - Contents of premarital or pre-civil union agreement.

37:2-34 Contents of premarital or pre-civil union agreement.  37:2-34. Contents of premarital or pre-civil union agreement. Parties to a premarital or pre-civil union agreement may contract with respect to:  a. The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located;  b. The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, consume, expend, assign, create a security interest in, mortgage, encumber, dispose of, or otherwise manage and control property;  c. The disposition of property upon separation, marital dissolution, dissolution of a civil union, death, or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event;  d. The modification or elimination of spousal or one partner in a civil union couple support;  e. The making of a will, trust, or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the agreement;  f. The ownership rights in and disposition of the death benefit from a life insurance policy;  g. The choice of law governing the construction of the agreement; and  h. Any other matter, including their personal rights and obligations, not in violation of public policy.  L.1988, c.99; amended 2006, c.103, s.29.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-35 - Premarital or pre-civil union agreement not to adversely affect right of child support.

37:2-35 Premarital or pre-civil union agreement not to adversely affect right of child support.  37:2-35. Premarital or pre-civil union agreement not to adversely affect right of child support. A premarital or pre-civil union agreement shall not adversely affect the right of a child to support.  L.1988, c.99; amended 2006, s.103, s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-36 - When premarital or pre-civil union agreement becomes effective.

37:2-36 When premarital or pre-civil union agreement becomes effective.  37:2-36. When premarital or pre-civil union agreement becomes effective.  A premarital or pre-civil union agreement becomes effective upon marriage of the parties or upon the parties establishing a civil union.  L.1988, c.99; amended 2006, c.103, s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-37 - Amendment or revocation of premarital or pre-civil union agreement.

37:2-37 Amendment or revocation of premarital or pre-civil union agreement.  37:2-37. Amendment or revocation of premarital or pre-civil union agreement. After marriage of the parties or the parties establishing a civil union, a premarital or pre-civil union agreement may be amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by the parties, and the amended agreement or revocation is enforceable without consideration. L.1988, c.99; amended 2006, c.103, s.32.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-38 - Enforcement of premarital or pre-civil union agreement; generally.

37:2-38 Enforcement of premarital or pre-civil union agreement; generally.  37:2-38. Enforcement of premarital or pre-civil union agreement; generally.  The burden of proof to set aside a premarital or pre-civil union agreement shall be upon the party alleging the agreement to be unenforceable. A premarital or pre-civil union agreement shall not be enforceable if the party seeking to set aside the agreement proves, by clear and convincing evidence, that:  a. The party executed the agreement involuntarily; or  b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2013, c.72) c. The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed because that party, before execution of the agreement:  (1) Was not provided full and fair disclosure of the earnings, property and financial obligations of the other party;  (2) Did not voluntarily and expressly waive, in writing, any right to disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party beyond the disclosure provided;  (3) Did not have, or reasonably could not have had, an adequate knowledge of the property or financial obligations of the other party; or  (4) Did not consult with independent legal counsel and did not voluntarily and expressly waive, in writing, the opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel.  d. The issue of unconscionability of a premarital or pre-civil union agreement shall be determined by the court as a matter of law. An agreement shall not be deemed unconscionable unless the circumstances set out in subsection c. of this section are applicable.  amended 2006, c.103, s.33; 2013, c.72, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-39 - Enforcement of premarital or pre-civil union agreement; marriage or civil union determined void.

37:2-39 Enforcement of premarital or pre-civil union agreement; marriage or civil union determined void.  37:2-39. Enforcement of premarital or pre-civil union agreement; marriage or civil union determined void. If a marriage or civil union is determined to be void, an agreement that would otherwise have been a premarital or pre-civil union agreement is enforceable only to the extent necessary to avoid an inequitable result.  L.1988, c.99; amended 2006, c.103, s.34.
NJ Rev Stat § 37:2-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Marriages and Married Persons|Section 37:2-40 - Construction of article.

37:2-40 Construction of article.  37:2-40. Construction of article.  a. This article shall be construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of the article among states enacting the "Uniform Premarital Agreement Act."  b. This article shall be construed to apply to pre-civil union agreements executed on and after the effective date of P.L.2006, c.103 (C.37:1-28 et al.). L.1988, c.99; amended 2006, c.103, s.35.