S.795

Revises State marriage license application form to permit certain changes in middle name and surname.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S795 revises the State marriage license application form to allow changes in middle name and surname.

New Jersey S795 requires the Commissioner of Health to issue a marriage license application form that allows applicants to specify changes in their middle name and surname. The form includes options for the surname of the other spouse, any former surname, a combined name, or a hyphenated combination. The bill also mandates coordination with other State departments to expedite name changes without additional applicant action. Applicants are advised to update their Social Security records separately.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee