Office of Vital Statistics City Hall
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 7201
Contact & location
- Address
- 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 7201
- Records for
- Union County, New Jersey
- Phone
- 908-820-4000
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues New Jersey state records
Union 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 $15.00 — $10.00 less than the New Jersey fee.
See full New Jersey requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 12–14 weeksNew Jersey estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | 12–14 weeksNew Jersey estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Office of Vital Statistics City Hall’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 Elizabeth. 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
★★★★★4.6 (115)- ★★★★★Keyanna JonesGoogle
No appointment needed for most services. I was able to obtain vital records without issue, and the employees were courteous and helpful. Temperature checks and masks required for entry!
- ★★★★★Ana CGoogle
I’m calling the department who helps with rent security deposit and I have been speaking with a woman that supposed to be the one who handles this matter but she is rude and disrespectful! that the times that she’s telling me to call that’s when she’s not working, on my last call she asked me my name and that she will have someone call me and she didn’t and I’m still waiting! I have the immense paperwork that She told me to bring, but she doesn’t schedule the appointment! I asked to speak with a supervisor and I didn’t get anywhere! They all work together ( no chance ) Unbelievable!.... I Need the help this is my first time asking for help for security deposit and my first time on section 8
- ★★★★★Janaina ChavesGoogle
They are friendly, polite and fast. I was excepting long lines and employees that don’t care. What a delightful surprise. Taxes assessment department, you guys deserve 5 stars. Happy to be moving to Elizabeth. 🤗
- ★★★★★Edgar SierraGoogle
Great Cuban parade today with a nice warm weather.
- ★★★★★William SmithGoogle
I had a positive experience with the licensing department. Lamont and Jen were very helpful and attentive to my needs and concerns; explaining the details of the process to manage my expectations. Thank you! Approved!