Birth Certificates/Marriage Licenses

Fees:
– First copy is $25.00.
– Additional copies of the same record ordered on the same day are $5 each.

GENERAL INFO
There are three ways to obtain certified copies:

In person: We are located in Civic Square. You can access our office from the parking lot in back of City Hall. There is a guard at the security booth - tell them you are going to the Health Dept. and they will direct you to our office. Acceptable methods of payment are cash, money order, certified check, or debit cards with an additional fee of $2.50. Identity must be established through a valid driver’s license, valid passport or valid State or Federal ID.
By mail: The mailing address is: New Brunswick Health Dept, PO Box 269, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0269. Acceptable methods of payment are money order or certified check made out to The City of New Brunswick. Credit cards with expiration date are acceptable with an additional fee of $7 which will be charged to your credit card. Photocopies of ID must be submitted along with your request.
Online: The City of New Brunswick does not accept credit cards for online orders. However, for your convenience, you can process online requests through VitalChek Network. An additional fee of $7 is charged by VitalChek for using their service. All major credit cards are accepted.

Individuals eligible to obtain certified copies of vital records:

The individual of legal age, the parents of, a brother or sister of legal age (with proof of their relationship, i.e. certified copy of birth certificate showing parents’ names).
The spouse/partner (with proof of civil union, domestic partnership or marriage certificate).
The child of legal age (with proof of their relationship i.e. certified copy of birth certificate showing parents names).
The grandchild of legal age (with proof of their relationship, i.e. certified copies of birth certificate showing parents and grandparents names).
The legal guardian/representative (with proper court documents within a 2 year period).

Required Identification:

A valid photo driver’s license showing your CURRENT address and signature
If a valid photo driver’s license is not available, two of the following are necessary
A non-photo drivers license
County ID
Passport
Vehicle registration and/or insurance card
Copy of utility bill, bank statement
Proof of signature is required

Records Request Forms

CIVIL UNIONS AND MARRIAGE LICENSES
Applicants must call to make an appointment: 732-745-5018 or 732-745-5061

Application can be made where either party resides, with proof of residence
Both parties may be present; if applying separately, the same witness must be present
18 years of age
Provide social security numbers (which will be kept confidential)
Witness 18 years of age or older
Fee of $28

Suggested additional items:

Birth certificate
If you were in a former union, and it was legally dissolved, final decrees
If by death, certified copy of death certificate
You may also complete the applications on the State of New Jersey’s website. You must follow the instructions on their site, and there is a three day waiting period before the license can be issued. If a time waiver is necessary, it must be granted by a Superior Court Judge.

DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
To complete a Domestic Partnership:

Each partner must sign in front of a notary an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership (Affidavits are available from any local registrars office)
Partners must be 62 years of age and of opposite sex
Share a common residence or member of NJ State Retirement System
Jointly responsible for each others common welfare
Not in any other commitment recognized by NJ Law
Notarized Affidavit must be taken to any local registrars office to be filed and purchase a certificate of Domestic Partnership
Fee of $28

Please click the links below for information regarding amendments to sex designation on a birth certificate to reflect gender identity: