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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of New Jersey Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the New Jersey Department of Health.

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Processing Times

Current processing time for New Jersey is 6 to 8 weeks. Processing begins once you have submitted all required documents through GoCertificates.com.

  • Shipping time is separate from processing time. Add both together for your total expected delivery window.
  • Processing time is determined by the New Jersey Department of Health, not GoCertificates. Times may vary based on current volume.

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid and Current Photo Identification:

Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

  • Photo Driver's License or Photo Non-Driver's License with current address
  • Driver's License without Photo and an alternate form of ID with current address

If you cannot provide any from the list:D

You must submit at least 2 forms of secondary IDs from the following list:

  • Vehicle Registration
  • Vehicle Insurance Card
  • Voter Registration
  • U.S./Foreign Passport
  • Immigrant Visa
  • Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
  • Federal/State ID
  • County ID
  • School ID
  • Utility Bill (within the previous 90 days)
  • Bank Statement (within previous 90 days)
  • W-2 or tax return for current ot previous year

Who Can Order a Birth Certificate?

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self Valid Photo Identification
Parent Valid Photo Identification
Legal Guardian Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse/Domestic Partner Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child Valid Photo Identification
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification
Sibling Valid Photo Identification
Government Agency Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Court Order Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents

Who Can Order a Death Certificate?

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Adult Child Valid Photo Identification
Sibling Valid Photo Identification
Spouse/Domestic Partner Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Government Agency Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification
Parent Valid Photo Identification
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents

Have Questions About Your New Jersey Order?

Our team is available to help with any questions about ordering your New Jersey vital records.

1-800-324-6380 (Option 1)  |  orderprocessing@genesisinfo.com

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