Can we enter into a New Jersey civil union if we don live in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not have a residency requirement to obtain a New Jersey civil union license, though the civil union must be performed within New Jersey, and the license is obtained in the municipality where the civil union will be performed. It is important to be aware, however, that New Jersey does have a residency requirement to bring a court proceeding to terminate a civil union, as with marriage. If the unexpected should happen and you someday want to terminate the civil union, you may be unable to do so in either your home state (depending on where you live) or New Jersey, unless you first move to and establish residency in New Jersey. Moreover, you should be aware that depending on where you live, your New Jersey civil union may not be accorded legal respect in your home state.
