Bernards Township Health Department Vital Statistics and Registry
262 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 7920

Contact & location
- Address
- 262 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 7920
- Records for
- Somerset County, New Jersey
- Phone
- 908-204-3070
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues New Jersey state records
Somerset County follows New Jersey’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $25.00
- New Jersey birth certificate fee
- 12–14 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 9,500,851
- New Jersey population
This office charges $20.00 — $5.00 less than the New Jersey fee.
See full New Jersey requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $20.00 | 12–14 weeksNew Jersey estimate |
| Death Certificate | $20.00 | 12–14 weeksNew Jersey estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $20.00 | 12–14 weeksNew Jersey estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Bernards Township Health Department Vital Statistics and Registry’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Basking Ridge. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (4)- ★★★★★Julia SmithGoogle
Deirdre was both kind and proactive in helping me obtain copies of my Grandmother's death certificate after I called the office with questions. I had a great experience, contrary to the other review left here. However, it's worth noting that I am but a lowly, indecent democrat. Perhaps the opinions of those who can't express themselves coherently and are seemingly unable to register their pet on time are simply... worth more. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯