New Jersey Death Records

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

How To Make A Request For New Jersey Death Records

You can contact the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services when you need copies of New Jersey death records. There are two types of death records that you can request: certified copies that are needed for legal purposes and certifications that are given for genealogical requests.

Methods You Can Use To Place An Order

You can make requests for New Jersey death records directly to the Department by mailing in a request or visiting them in person. If you need expedited services or would like to pay with a credit card, then you can use an independent service and pay an additional fee. Records requested in this manner can be made by mail, phone, fax, and online.

Certified Copies Have Limitations

Certified copies of New Jersey death records are considered private information and therefore require proof of relationship to the deceased. This includes requests made by parents or legal guardians, adult children and grandchildren, adult siblings, and others who are able to show a legal need for the record.