Get your certified New Jersey Marriage Certificate

Yes, you can order a New Jersey marriage certificate online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. The online process allows you to submit your application, provide required information, and pay securely. Online orders are typically processed faster than mail-in requests. You will need to provide identifying information about both spouses and the date and location of the marriage.

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in New Jersey. A marriage certificate is the official record proving your marriage took place. After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the appropriate office for filing. Once recorded, it becomes the official marriage certificate. You need the certificate for legal purposes like name changes, insurance benefits, tax filing, and immigration applications.

You can obtain a certified copy of a New Jersey marriage certificate from the state vital records office, the county clerk or recorder where the marriage was filed, or online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. For older records, you may need to contact the county directly or the state archives. Processing times vary by method, with online and in-person requests typically being the fastest options.

A certified copy of a New Jersey marriage certificate costs $25 from the NJ Department of Health. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $2 each. Marriage certificate can also be obtained from the local registrar in the municipality where the marriage took place.

Yes. An authorized third party such as a spouse, parent, legal representative, or attorney may request a New Jersey marriage certificate on someone else’s behalf. You will typically need to provide a notarized affidavit or sworn statement confirming your relationship and purpose. A Power of Attorney (PoA) document is also accepted as proof of authorization.

New Jersey marriage records are generally considered public records. Certified copies can be obtained from the NJ Department of Health or the local registrar where the marriage was recorded. Access to certified copies requires identification and a completed application.

An amendment is essential when there is a need to change the information on a New Jersey marriage record. Different forms are required depending on the type of amendment needed. While the original marriage record cannot be altered, supplemental changes can be added.

You can request changes to personal information, such as minor spelling corrections in a name, date, place of birth, or residence, provided you have the necessary documentary proof.

When submitting an Application to Amend a New Jersey Vital Record form, a copy of documentary proof must be included. The documentation must display the individual's full name and date of birth. Acceptable forms of evidence include a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce record, school admission records, court order, certificate of naturalization, petition for name change, baptismal record, hospital or medical record, or child immunization record.

A driver's license, a social security card, or a decorative birth certificate issued by a hospital cannot be used as proof.

The requirements for amending a marriage certificate will require the following:

1. A completed amendment application: Application to Amend a New Jersey Vital Record form,
2. Supporting documentation: see the list of acceptable documents above.
3. Appropriate fee(s): the search fee with a copy of the amended record is $25.00; additional copies ordered simultaneously are $2.00 each. Make check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of NJ.”

Apostilles can be requested from the New Jersey Department Treasury or Vital Records Online (VRO). VRO offers reliable apostille services in all 50 states and is legally recognized by governments and organizations in over 100 countries.

An apostille is necessary to certify vital records for use in another country. The New Jersey Department Treasury issues apostilles for vital records originally filed with the NJDOH – Office of Vital Statistics and Registry.

To order an apostille by mail, you will need to provide the following information:

• Order your certified vital records certificates
• Complete the NJ online form: https://www.njportal.com/dor/apostille
• Pay $25.00 per document, to be paid with a credit card online..
• Print out the confirmation form and other necessary documents.
• Include a prepaid, self-addressed envelope.

You can submit requests for marriage record apostilles to the NJ Department Treasury at the following addresses:

For express shipping (UPS, DHL, or Federal Express), submit the request to the physical address:

For standard mail, use the following address:

If you lose your marriage certificate:

1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the NJDOH – Office of Vital Statistics.
2. 1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department.
   2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the NJDOH – Office of Vital Statistics at:
      New Jersey Department of Health,
      Vital Statistics and Registry
      PO Box 370,
      Trenton, NJ 08625-0370
      
   3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. NJDOH – Office of Vital Statistics will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.