NEW JERSEY VITAL RECORDS
New Jersey Vital Records issues certified copies of New Jersey birth certificates, New Jersey death certificates, New Jersey marriage records, New Jersey Civil Union records and New Jersey Domestic Partnership records for events that occurred within the State of New Jersey. You may order copies of New Jersey vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

Identification Requirements
New Jersey Vital Records requires all applicants to submit a copy of their valid, government issued photo ID. You will be presented with an Authorization Form at the end of your order that includes specific instructions. When faxing your identification, please enlarge and lighten to ensure your fax is legible. Your order will not be processed until a legible form of identification is received. Below is a list of acceptable forms of identification:

One of the following forms of ID with address:

• A valid government issued photo driver's license with address, a valid government issued photo non-driver's license with address, a valid government issued ID and an alternate form of ID with address from the list below;

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Two of the following alternate forms of ID with address:

• Non-photo State issued driver's license/ID card, Green Card, Vehicle Registration, County ID, Insurance Card, School ID, Voter's Registration, Property Tax Statement, Passport, U.S. Military ID w/photo, Vehicle Insurance Card, Bank Statement, Lease or Rental Agreement, Two consecutive months of utility bills (gas, water, electric), or a Public Assistance Card

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

NEW JERSEY MARRIAGE, CIVIL UNION AND DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP RECORDS
New Jersey Vital Records issues certified copies of New Jersey marriage records, that can typically be used as proof of marriage and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
-Marriage Records
Copies of New Jersey marriage records will only be issued to the individual listed on the certificate, spouse, adult child, adult grandchild, adult sibling, *legal guardian or *legal representative.

-Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships
Copies of New Jersey civil union and domestic partnership certificates will only be issued to the two individuals who registered the civil union or domestic partnership, their immediate family or legal representative.

*Proof of Entitlement Requirements - In addition to meeting the Identification Requirements listed above, anyone not listed above, including legal guardians and legal representatives, must fax proof of entitlement (power of attorney, etc.) to 877.553.2194. Attorneys must also provide a letter of explanation on their letterhead, along with a copy of their bar card.

Important - If New Jersey Vital Records is unable to establish your entitlement to the record being ordered, a non-certified Certification will be used, which can be used for informational purposes only. A non-certified Certification cannot be used for legal purposes.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
New Jersey Vital Records will only ship copies of New Jersey marriage records to the entitled applicant's billing/identification address. Important - Your billing address and the address on the form of identification you submit, must match. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.

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Civil Union Certificate
A Certificate of Civil Union is the document that is prepared by the Local Registrar after you have filed your signed and notarized Affidavit of Civil Union. Civil Union Certificates are available for events that occurred from 1/1/2007 to present.

First Copy: $25.00    Additional Copies: $2.00


Domestic Partnership Certificate
A Certificate of Domestic Partnership is the document that is prepared by the Local Registrar after you have filed your signed and notarized Affidavit of Domestic Partnership. Certificates are available for events that occurred from 1/1/2004 to present.

First Copy: $25.00    Additional Copies: $2.00


Marriage Certificate
A certified copy of the Certificate of Marriage. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred in the State of New Jersey from June 1, 1878 to present.

First Copy: $25.00    Additional Copies: $2.00

Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

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VitalChek is an official service, authorized by New Jersey Vital Records, to securely order certified New Jersey vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by New Jersey Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as New Jersey marriage records, simple, fast and secure:

• Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
• Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering New Jersey marriage records for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.