New Jersey Death Records

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

Death records from New Jersey can sometimes be confusing to search for. One reason for this is that, unlike some states, New Jersey divides its death records into two different archives.

Recent records-those that were created after 1900-are kept by the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration. Among this archive, only records that are more than 40 years old are considered open to the public, while younger records are still considered confidential to those who aren't related or otherwise entitled. All records before 1900, stretching back as far as 1848, are held by the New Jersey State Archives. All records in this institution are open to the public.

How you retrieve New Jersey death records depends largely on which archive you need to submit your request to, although both honor written requests. However, if you need answers quickly, or if you're not interested in dealing with the details of multiple archives, you can also try using an online public records finder to help you find the records you need from home.

To receive a death record fill out the New Jersey Death Records Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to: