Permits deputy county clerks and municipal clerks to perform marriages and civil unions.*

This bill authorizes deputy county clerks in New Jersey to perform marriage and civil union ceremonies, which they were previously unable to do under state law. It amends statute R.S.37:1-13 to explicitly include "deputy county clerk" as an authorized official, alongside county clerks and other existing roles like judges and mayors. The change directly affects deputy county clerks statewide, expanding their official duties without requiring new training or certification. The bill does not alter requirements for other authorized officials or create new administrative processes.