NJ death records

This page provides you with quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in New Jersey.

For those who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the postal address (sometimes they are the same) for the main government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held.
Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration
P.O. Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370

Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration
140 East Front Street
Trenton, NJ
Ph: 1-609-292-4087
1-866-649-8726 toll-free nationwide

Vital Records are also available from local Vital Records Offices in the municipality where the event occurred.  There are a number situated in each county.

Divorce records are obtained from:
Clerk of the Superior Court
Superior Court of NJ
Public Information Center
171 Jersey Street
P.O. Box 967
Trenton, NJ 08625-0967