State vital records · NJDOH - Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
New Jersey Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in New Jersey — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
New Jersey · 125 offices
- 125
- Offices listed
- 106
- Counties covered
- $25.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 12–14 weeks
- Avg. processing
At a glance
Birth Certificate
$25 · To be updated after contacting office 10-12 weeks or 12-14 weeks according to two different webpages of theirs
Death Certificate
$25 · To be updated after contacting office 10-12 weeks or 12-14 weeks according to two different webpages of theirs
Marriage Certificate
$25 · To be updated after contacting office 10-12 weeks or 12-14 weeks according to two different webpages of theirs
New Jersey Department of Health - Office of Vital Statistics and Registry (NJDOH - Office of Vital Statistics and Registry)
- Address
- New Jersey Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics and Registry 140 East Front Street Trenton, NJ
- Mailing
- Regular mail: New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registration Customer Service Unit – Genealogical Requests PO Box 370 Trenton, NJ 08625-0370 Courier mail CONTACT OFFICE TO CONFIRM, Either: New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and RegistryAttn: Customer Service Unit55 N. Willow Street, 5th FloorTrenton, NJ 08618 or New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registration Customer Service Unit – Genealogical Requests H & A Bldg, 5th Floor Warren and Market Streets Trenton, NJ 08625 (see intelligence missions for links)
- Phone
- (877) 622-7549
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 8:30AM - 4PM (Customers who arrive after 3:30 p.m. will only be allowed to drop-off their completed application.)
New Jersey Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $2
- Rush fee
- Ordering through the VR office’s own online platform (which is faster than standard mail-in): $5.00 processing fee + $5.00 verification fee (nonrefundable) + $12.00 UPS = $22.00 Expedited mail-in processing they only offer through vital check ($6.00 processing fee + shipping if using express)
- Processing time
- To be updated after contacting office 10-12 weeks or 12-14 weeks according to two different webpages of theirs
- Rush processing
- To be updated after contacting office Through their own online platform: 6-8 weeks or 8-12 weeks (conflicting info) Through Vitalchek mail-in: 2-4 weeks
- Public after
- 80 years
Who can request
- Children
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Non-Driver Photo ID
Secondary ID
- Auto Insurance
- Bank Statement
- College ID
- County ID
- Federal ID
- Immigrant Visa
- Passport
- Permanent Resident Card
- State ID
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
New Jersey Death Certificate
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $2
- Rush fee
- Ordering through the VR office’s own online platform (which is faster than standard mail-in): $5.00 processing fee + $5.00 verification fee (nonrefundable) + $12.00 UPS = $22.00 Expedited mail-in processing they only offer through vital check ($6.00 processing fee + shipping if using express)
- Processing time
- To be updated after contacting office 10-12 weeks or 12-14 weeks according to two different webpages of theirs
- Rush processing
- To be updated after contacting office Through their own online platform: 6-8 weeks or 8-12 weeks (conflicting info) Through Vitalchek mail-in: 2-4 weeks
- Public after
- 40 years
Who can request
- Children
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Non-Driver Photo ID
Secondary ID
- Auto Insurance
- Bank Statement
- College ID
- County ID
- Federal ID
- Immigrant Visa
- Passport
- Permanent Resident Card
- State ID
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
New Jersey Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $2
- Rush fee
- Ordering through the VR office’s own online platform (which is faster than standard mail-in): $5.00 processing fee + $5.00 verification fee (nonrefundable) + $12.00 UPS = $22.00 Expedited mail-in processing they only offer through vital check ($6.00 processing fee + shipping if using express)
- Processing time
- To be updated after contacting office 10-12 weeks or 12-14 weeks according to two different webpages of theirs
- Rush processing
- To be updated after contacting office Through their own online platform: 6-8 weeks or 8-12 weeks (conflicting info) Through Vitalchek mail-in: 2-4 weeks
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Children
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Bride Name
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name
- Mailing Address
- Place of Marriage
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Non-Driver Photo ID
Secondary ID
- Auto Insurance
- Bank Statement
- College ID
- County ID
- Federal ID
- Immigrant Visa
- Passport
- Permanent Resident Card
- State ID
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
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All counties (106)
- Atlantic County2
- Atlantic City County1
- Basking Ridge County1
- Bayonne County1
- Beach Haven County1
- Belle Mead County1
- Bergen County1
- Bergenfield County1
- Bloomfield County1
- Bridgewater County1
- Budd Lake County1
- Burlington County2
- Caldwell County1
- Camden County2
- Cape May County2
- Clark County1
- Clifton County1
- Closter County1
- Colts Neck County1
- Cranford County1
- Cumberland County2
- Denville County1
- Dover County1
- Dunellen County1
- East Hanover County1
- East Orange County1
- Edison County1
- Elizabeth County1
- Elmwood Park County1
- Englewood County1
- Englishtown County1
- Essex County1
- Fair Lawn County1
- Fort Lee County1
- Freehold County1
- Gloucester County2
- Hackensack County1
- Hamburg County1
- Harrison County1
- Hillsborough County1
- Hoboken County1
- Hopatcong County1
- Hudson County1
- Hunterdon County2
- Irvington County1
- Jersey City County1
- Kearny County1
- Lake Hopatcong County1
- Lincoln Park County1
- Linden County1
- Little Falls County1
- Livingston County1
- Long Branch County1
- Long Valley County1
- Madison County1
- Maplewood County1
- Mercer County1
- Middlesex County2
- Monmouth County1
- Monmouth Junction County1
- Montclair County1
- Montville County1
- Morris County2
- Morristown County1
- New Milford County1
- Newark County1
- North Bergen County1
- Ocean County2
- Orange County1
- Palisades Park County1
- Paramus County1
- Parsippany County1
- Passaic County3
- Paterson County1
- Plainfield County1
- Pompton Plains County1
- Princeton County1
- Princeton Junction County1
- Rahway County1
- Randolph County1
- Ridgefield County1
- Ringwood County1
- Rockaway County1
- Roselle County1
- Salem County2
- Secaucus County1
- Somerset County1
- Somerville County1
- South Orange County1
- Succasunna County1
- Sussex County1
- Teaneck County1
- Titusville County1
- Trenton County4
- Union County3
- Vineland County1
- Waldwick County1
- Warren County2
- Wayne County1
- West Milford County1
- West New York County1
- West Orange County1
- Westfield County1
- Westwood County1
- Whippany County1
- Woodbridge County1
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- NJ Dept Treasury
- Mailing
- NJ Dept Treasury - Apostilles 33 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
- Details
- Original or certified copy of the document bearing the original notarization or certification by the public official.
New Jersey vital records FAQs
How much does a New Jersey birth certificate cost?
The fee is $25.
How long does a New Jersey birth certificate take?
To be updated after contacting office 10-12 weeks or 12-14 weeks according to two different webpages of theirs
How much does a New Jersey death certificate cost?
The fee is $25.
How long does a New Jersey death certificate take?
To be updated after contacting office 10-12 weeks or 12-14 weeks according to two different webpages of theirs
How much does a New Jersey marriage certificate cost?
The fee is $25.
How long does a New Jersey marriage certificate take?
To be updated after contacting office 10-12 weeks or 12-14 weeks according to two different webpages of theirs
Where do I get a birth certificate in New Jersey?
New Jersey birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 125 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.
Can I order a New Jersey birth certificate online?
Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
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