Princeton Health Department
One Monument Drive, Princeton, New Jersey, 8540

Contact & location
- Address
- One Monument Drive, Princeton, New Jersey, 8540
- Records for
- Mercer County, New Jersey
- Phone
- 609-497-7608
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues New Jersey state records
Mercer 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
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 | $25.00 | 12–14 weeksNew Jersey estimate |
| Death Certificate | $25.00 | 12–14 weeksNew Jersey estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $25.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Princeton Health Department’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 Princeton. 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
★★★★★3.0 (2)- ★★★★★Kelly FinkeGoogle
We came here for our marriage license and certificate, and Barbara was so friendly and helpful! The process was incredibly efficient, and all of our questions were answered clearly and kindly! Thanks for a great experience!
- ★★★★★Zheng SunGoogle
Had to speak with a very impolite staff member over a phone call