NEW JERSEY

AGE OF MAJORITY/ AGE OF CONSENT/ AGE OF MARRIAGE

NEW JERSEY AGE OF MAJORITY/ AGE OF CONSENT/ AGE OF MARRIAGE

Age of Majority: 18
Age of Consent: 16
(N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 2A:14-21, 2C:14-2)

Age of Marriage: 18
(N.J. Stat. Ann. § 37:1-6)

Official Proof of Age for Marriage Application: Not always required
(N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 37:1-6–37:1-8, 37:1-16, 37:1-17)

 

The information provided is solely for informational purposes and is not legal advice. To determine the New Jersey Age of Majority/ Age of Consent/ Age of Marriage in a particular case, contact a lawyer in the state.