New Jersey Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for New Jersey birth records.

New Jersey birth records can be used for information in many different circumstances. Birth records are a fantastic source of genealogy information that can be used to uncover much about the past. And of course, all people need to have a copy of their own birth records.

In New Jersey, birth records are kept in two separate places. Older records (those from before 1901) are kept by the New Jersey State Archives. These records, which are all open to the public, can stretch as far back as 1848. The last one hundred years of New Jersey birth records are available through the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration. Records within the last 80 years are considered to be confidential, and certified copies may not be ordered by non-family members.

Those seeking copies of records can submit written requests to the particular institution that has the records they need. However, if you need to find New Jersey birth records but don't have the time or information necessary to check two different archives, one solution is to try using an online public records finder, which can locate public records from many different archives at the same time.

To receive a birth certificate fill out the New Jersey Birth Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

All New Jersey birth certificates and records are considered confidential, and may be released only to those who qualify by relationship or legal reason. There are birth records dating back to 1901, and there is a fee of $25.00 for a copy of a NJ birth certificate. You must show proof of identity, proof of relationship, and fill out appropriate paper work. For more information visit: New Jersey Department of Health