Provides for immediate issuance of marriage and civil union licenses; provides for 72 hour waiting period prior to ceremony.

This bill changes New Jersey's marriage and civil union licensing process. It requires licenses to be issued immediately upon application (replacing the current 72-hour wait to pick up the license), but maintains a 72-hour waiting period before the ceremony can occur. The 72-hour rule still applies to most applicants, except active-duty military members (who are exempt) and cases where a Superior Court waives the wait for emergencies with proper documentation. The bill aims to eliminate the need for couples to return to the licensing office after applying, without altering the ceremony wait period.