Order a Death Certificate in New Jersey (NJ)

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New Jersey Death Certificate Application

An official death certificate is commonly required to settle estates, handle inheritance matters, claim life insurance or pension benefits, close bank accounts, or transfer property titles. 

Government agencies and financial institutions usually require a certified copy as proof of death. The New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry issues official documents for births, deaths, marriages, and civil unions that occur in the State.

You can request a New Jersey death certificate in person, but it’s more convenient to make an online order. Our digital application service helps you prepare the required forms and supporting documents, making the process hassle-free and reducing errors and delays. Apply for a Death Certificate now

How to Get a New Jersey Death Certificate

To order a copy of a death certificate in New Jersey, you must:

  1. Complete the online application form.

  2. Make a photocopy of your valid photo ID.

  3. Prepare payment for the state fee and any processing costs.

It’s essential to include a copy of your federally approved photo ID in your application to verify your identity, for example, a driver’s license, State ID, or passport. If you’re using a card ID, make sure to include images of both sides.

Print out your completed PDF form and submit it with your supporting ID document and payment. You can do this in person at a vital records office or send it by mail to:

New Jersey Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
P.O. Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370

Who Can Request a New Jersey Death Certificate?

For 40 years after a death, New Jersey limits access to certified death certificates for privacy reasons. To order an official copy of a death record in this period, you need to prove that you’re eligible. 

People with the following relationship to the deceased person can request a certified copy of the record:

  • Spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner

  • Parent, legal guardian, child, grandchild, sibling, or other immediate family member

  • Legal representative, executor, or individual with a documented legal or financial interest

Government agencies acting in an official capacity can also request a certified copy. Any individual may obtain authorization to receive the record under a court order if they prove they have a legal interest.

Types of New Jersey Death Certificate

New Jersey issues certified death certificates for legal and official use. These copies are printed on secure paper and include the state seal.

If you’re not eligible for a certified copy, you can request a certification of death, a type of informational record copy for genealogical or personal research purposes. This is not valid for legal purposes.

New Jersey Death Certificate Cost

The cost of a New Jersey death certificate is $25 for the first certified copy, which includes the search and printing fees. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost another $2. If the record isn’t found, you’ll be issued with a No Record statement.

To pay the corresponding fee, include a check or money order made payable to “Treasurer, State of New Jersey”. Cash is not accepted.

New Jersey Death Certificate Processing Times

Mail-in death record requests in New Jersey are processed by the state in the order received. How long it takes to get your copy varies depending on demand. In most cases, orders are processed within 10-12 weeks.

In-person requests at local county clerk’s offices may be completed more quickly. Call the county office where the death occurred to learn their current wait time or whether an express service is available for in person requests.

New Jersey Vital Records Offices

Below is a list of New Jersey (NJ) Vital Records Offices that process official copies of death certificates, including offices serving Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Essex County, Hudson County, and Passaic County.

New Jersey Vital Records Offices
  • New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry

    140 East Front Street
    Trenton, NJ 08608

  • Borough Of Somerville Vital Statistics

    25 West End Avenue
    Somerville, NJ 08876

  • City of Englewood Department of Health

    73 South Van Brunt St.
    Englewood, NJ 07631

  • New Brunswick City Vital Statistics

    78 Bayard Street
    New Brunswick, NJ 08903

  • City of Paterson Division of Health

    176 Broadway
    Paterson, NJ 07505

  • Vineland City Vital Statistics

    Vineland City Hall 640
    E. Wood Street 4th Floor

  • Hackensack City Department of Health

    215 State Street
    Hackensack, NJ 07601

  • Mount Holly Township

    23 Washington Street
    Mount Holly, NJ 08060

  • Neptune Township Vital Statistics

    25 Neptune Blvd
    Neptune, NJ 07753

  • Red Bank Vital Statistics

    90 Monmouth Street
    Red Bank, NJ 07701

  • Ridgewood Health Department

    131 N. Maple Avenue
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450

  • Township Of Teaneck

    818 Teaneck Road
    Teaneck, NJ 07666

  • Voorhees Township

    2400 Voorhees Town Center
    Voorhees, NJ 08043

  • Jersey City Death Certificates

    140 East Front Street
    Trenton, NJ

  • Bergen County Recorder Office

    One Bergen County Plaza, Rm 110
    Hackensack, NJ 07601

  • Newark Office of Vital Statistics

    394 University Avenue
    Newark, NJ 07102

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