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.

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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


Birth Certificate
A certified copy of a birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in the State of New Jersey from 1901 to present. Important Note - Genealogy requests must be submitted in writing.

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


Birth Long Certificate
A certified copy of a birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in the State of New Jersey from 1901 to present. Important Note - Genealogy requests must be submitted in writing.

First Copy: $25.00    Additional Copies: $2.00


Death With Cause
A certified copy that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in State of New Jersey from June 1, 1878 to February 1, 2008.

First Copy: $25.00    Additional Copies: $2.00


Death Without Cause
A certified copy that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in State of New Jersey from June 1, 1878 to February 1, 2008.

First Copy: $25.00    Additional Copies: $2.00

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 vital 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 vital 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.