New Jersey Divorce Certificates and Decrees
New Jersey divorce judgments are available from the Superior Court Clerk's Office. VRO does not order New Jersey divorce records. Here is how to request a certified copy from the court.
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New Jersey Divorce Certificate
New Jersey does not issue divorce certificates through the Department of Health. The NJ Department of Health states that divorce decrees are available through the Superior Court of New Jersey Records Center. Certified copies of a Final Judgment of Divorce are requested from the Superior Court Clerk's Office.
How to Order a New Jersey Divorce Certificate
To get a certified copy of a New Jersey Final Judgment of Divorce, request it from the Superior Court Clerk's Office. Provide the docket number (M or FM number), case title and county, or, if you do not have the docket number, the first and last names of both parties, the county and the approximate year of the divorce. See Copies of Court Records for how to submit a request.
Request from the Superior Court
Certified copies of a New Jersey Final Judgment of Divorce are requested directly from the Superior Court Clerk's Office. Records are available only to the parties and their attorneys of record. VRO does not order New Jersey divorce records.
- Complete the court's Records Request Form.
- Attach a redacted copy of your photo ID.
- Submit it as described on the Copies of Court Records page.
Before you contact the court
- Docket number (M or FM), if you have it
- Names of both parties
- County of the divorce
- Approximate year
Ordering in Person
The Superior Court Clerk's Office explains its request options on its Copies of Court Records page. Confirm there whether in-person requests are available before you go.
Ordering By Mail
Complete the Records Request Form and submit it to the Superior Court Clerk's Office as described on the Copies of Court Records page. Divorce records are available only to the parties and their attorneys of record, and a redacted copy of your photo ID must be attached.
required documents
What Documents Are Required to Order a New Jersey Divorce Record?
The court's Records Request Form states that divorce records are available only to the parties and the attorneys of record, and that a redacted copy of your photo identification must be attached. Anyone else needs a court order.
How Do I Get a New Jersey Divorce Certificate Without ID?
Divorce record requests to the Superior Court Clerk's Office require a redacted copy of photo identification. If you do not have one, contact the Clerk's Office to ask which alternatives it accepts.
Cost & fees
What Are the Costs and Fees Associated with Replacing a Divorce Certificate in New Jersey?
Fees for certified copies of a Final Judgment of Divorce are charged by the Superior Court Clerk's Office. Check the Copies of Court Records page for current fees before you send payment.
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Processing time
How Long Does It Take to Process and Receive a Divorce Certificate in New Jersey?
Processing times for copies of divorce judgments are set by the Superior Court Clerk's Office. The Records Center does not store every judgment on site; where a judgment is kept depends on the year of the divorce, which can affect timing.
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Authorization
Who is Authorized to Order a New Jersey Divorce Certificate?
New Jersey divorce records are available only to the parties to the divorce and their attorneys of record. Anyone else must have a court order.
Authorized People
- Parties to the divorce
- Their attorneys of record
- Others with a court order
Do I Need to Notarize My Application?
The court's Records Request Form asks for a redacted copy of your photo ID. It does not ask for notarization. Contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office if you are unsure what your request needs.
Tracking
How to Track the Status of Your Application
VRO does not request divorce records from New Jersey courts. To check the status of a request you sent, contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office.
If you are mailing a request yourself, it is recommended that you send it using first-class mail with tracking information to confirm it arrives.
frequently asked questions
Other FAQs
How Much Does a New Jersey Divorce Certificate Cost?
Fees for a certified copy of a New Jersey Final Judgment of Divorce are charged by the Superior Court Clerk's Office. Check its Copies of Court Records page for the current fee before you pay.
Can Someone Else Request My New Jersey Divorce Records?
New Jersey divorce records are available only to the parties to the divorce and their attorneys of record. Anyone else needs a court order. Requests must include a redacted copy of the requester's photo ID.
What Is the Difference Between a New Jersey Divorce Certificate and a Divorce Judgment?
A Final Judgment of Divorce is the court order that ends the marriage and sets its terms. New Jersey's Department of Health does not issue divorce records; certified copies of divorce judgments come from the Superior Court Clerk's Office. Check which document the requesting agency needs before you order.
What Does a New Jersey Divorce Certificate Look Like?
A certified copy of a New Jersey divorce judgment is a copy of the court's judgment certified by the Superior Court Clerk's Office. New Jersey does not issue a separate state health department divorce certificate. Ask the Clerk's Office how its certified copies are issued.
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen New Jersey Divorce Certificate
If your New Jersey divorce judgment is lost, stolen, or damaged, request a certified copy from the Superior Court Clerk's Office.
- Complete the Records Request Form with the docket number or the parties' names, county and approximate year.
- Attach a redacted copy of your photo ID. Records go only to the parties and their attorneys of record.
- Submit the request as described on the Copies of Court Records page.
How to Correct or Amend a New Jersey Divorce Certificate
Divorce judgments are court records, so corrections are handled by the Superior Court, not by the NJ Department of Health. Contact the court for the correct process; changes generally require a court order.
How to Obtain an Apostille for a New Jersey Divorce Certificate
When filing a vital record with a foreign government, an apostille certification is often required. An apostille for New Jersey vital records can be acquired through the Secretary of State or Vital Records Online (VRO).
VRO offers online apostille services that are accepted by governments and organizations in over 100 countries. Their service includes professional assistance for obtaining apostilles for divorce certificates in all 50 states, starting at $49, plus government fees.
Once the apostille is issued, it will be sent to you by FedEx or DHL for global delivery. This ensures that your documents arrive at your doorstep regardless of location, whether in the US or internationally.
Requests are made using their online portal:
https://www.njportal.com/dor/apostille
REQUIRED INFORMATION:
- Your contact information.
- Document description and details of each document - for example, state registrar, notary commission ID, and date of event.
- Requested processing (regular 12-20 business days or expedited next business day).
- Method for receiving your original document(s) and Apostille/Certification(s).
- Payment information (e-check (debit) or credit card).
Standard Mail Submissions:
NJ Department of Treasury
Apostilles
PO Box 452
Trenton, NJ 08608
Express Courier Submissions:
NJ Department of Treasury
Apostilles
33 W State St
Trenton, NJ 08608