Re: Gay & Lesbian
Pride Guide
Jersey City is a true American melting pot, with many nationalities, cultures and lifestyles. Perhaps it is our close proximity to Ellis Island, that welcoming all people, is engrained in our bricks and mortar as well as our hearts. Jersey City is a welcoming friendly environment for everyone!
Show your colors and celebrate at the Hudson Pride Festival every August!
Jersey City's LGBT Friendly Hotel (TAG Approved): Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and Suites
Jersey City Outreach Programs
Hudson Diversity Action Council (HDAC)
32 Jones Street · Suite 301
Jersey City · NJ · 07306
Hudson Diversity Action Council advances the issues of underserved populations through political action, voter mobilization, and community education.
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) - Northern New Jersey
32 Jones Street, Suite 302
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201.963.4779
northernnj@chapters.glsen.org
GLSEN works to ensure safe schools for ALL students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Hudson Pride Connections Center
32 Jones Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201.963.4779
201.963.7983 Fax
Hudson Pride Connection Center is happy offers a number of different services, programs and events to the community at large including transgender programming, youth groups, legal advocacy, health education, outreach services, financial assistance and social service linkages.
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation
880 Bergen Avenue, 8th Floor
(201) 432-1134
(800) 433-0254
info@hyacinth.org
Hyacinth's mission is to help people live with HIV, slow the spread of the epidemic and serve as a critical voice in the public debate surrounding AIDS in New Jersey.
Our Youth
155 North Street
Our Youth helps gay lesbian bisexual trans gender youth and their straight alliesby hosting a weekly support group.
Civil Unions
New Jersey has taken steps toward offering full equality for same sex couples. In 2006, the New Jersey Supreme Court determined that it is a constitutional right to receive the same state-level benefits, protections and obligations as opposite-sex married couples and the legislation was passes allowing for civil unions.
For those wishing to take advantage of the spectacular backdrop of the NYC skyline, the affordability of luxury, Jersey City is the perfect place to celebrate your commitment to one another. As of July 2011, New York has legalized gay marriage! Jersey City is just 1 mile from lower Manhattan and is accessible by subway, ferry, bus or car.
Residency
One of the applicants must be a resident of Jersey City.
If applicants are non-residents of New Jersey, the application must be made in the municipality where the ceremony will take place.
License
▪ The license will be issued 72 hours after the application has been made.
▪ The license is valid for 30 days from date of issuance.
▪ The license is valid only in the State of New Jersey.
Fees:
Application fee - $28.00 (cash only)
Ceremony fee - Appointments can be made at the time of application
City Hall and Municipal Court (cash only)
Residents - $52.00
Non-Residents - $72.00
Applicants must provide:
▪ Passport or birth certificate and photo identification
▪ Proof of current address (e.g. driver's license)
▪ Proof of Social Security Number
▪ If an applicant has been previously married, dissolution papers or death certificates must be submitted.
Reaffirmation:
▪ If applying for a Reaffirmation of Civil Union you must bring a certified copy of the previous Civil Union.
Witness:
▪ Must know applicants for at least six months.
▪ Must be over eighteen (18) years old.
▪ Must provide proof of current residence.
LGBT Organizations in Jersey City
32 Jones Gallery
32 Jones Street
32 Jones Gallery is a public non-profit gallery established in 2008 with the goal of featuring local, national, and international Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and straight alliance artists under the auspices of Hudson Pride Connections.
Chillfest @ LITM
140 Newark Avenue
Mostly Gay and Lesbian Film Series of Jersey City
Garden State Gay Bowling Organization
1 Garfield Avenue @ Hudson Lanes
Garden State Gay Bowling Organization (GSGBO) is a social, mixed bowling league open to all bowlers, regardless of sex, race, religion or sexual preference. We bowl every Tuesday night (except holidays) at 8 pm from September through May.
