Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
New Jersey Department of Health
State office that issues certified New Jersey birth certificates (records from 1925 on). Same-day service at the Trenton walk-in center; orders also accepted by mail or through VitalChek online and by phone. Walk-in center no longer accepts cash.
Who it's for
Person named on the record or an eligible relative with valid ID
How to get in
Walk in, mail an application, or order through VitalChek
What to bring
Government photo ID and proof of relationship if ordering for someone else
Services
ID & documents