Birth certificate
$25.00 by standard mail
New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods
Verified 2026-08-06
New Jersey vital records: fees, timing, and ordering rules.
A source-linked comparison of published birth, death, and marriage certificate channels. Published floors are labeled; they are never presented as a guaranteed final total.
Last verified 2026-08-06
Published fee schedule
Death certificate
$25.00 by standard mail
New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods
Verified 2026-08-06
Marriage certificate
$25.00 by standard mail
New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods
Verified 2026-08-06
Channel-by-channel price
| Record / channel | First copy | Processing fee | Shipping | Published total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificateRegular mail through VitalChek | $25.00New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | $6.00New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | $31.00New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Birth certificateState or local walk-in | $25.00New Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Birth certificateVitalChek phone or online | $25.00New Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | $12.95New Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | $37.95New Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Death certificateRegular mail through VitalChek | $25.00New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | $6.00New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | $31.00New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Death certificateState or local walk-in | $25.00New Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Death certificateVitalChek phone or online | $25.00New Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | $12.95New Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | $37.95New Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Marriage certificateRegular mail through VitalChek | $25.00New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | $6.00New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | $31.00New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Marriage certificateState or local walk-in | $25.00New Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Marriage certificateVitalChek phone or online | $25.00New Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | $12.95New Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | $37.95New Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 |
Processing and realistic wait
| Record / channel | Standard processing | Expedited | Shipping | Total realistic wait | Paid speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificateRegular mail through VitalChek | Typically 2–4 weeksNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Birth certificateState or local walk-in | Typically within 2 hours at the state office; local timing and fees varyNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Birth certificateVitalChek phone or online | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Death certificateRegular mail through VitalChek | Typically 2–4 weeksNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Death certificateState or local walk-in | Typically within 2 hours at the state office; local timing and fees varyNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Death certificateVitalChek phone or online | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Marriage certificateRegular mail through VitalChek | Typically 2–4 weeksNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Marriage certificateState or local walk-in | Typically within 2 hours at the state office; local timing and fees varyNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey same-day walk-in service · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Marriage certificateVitalChek phone or online | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew Jersey VitalChek fee schedule · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
These are published estimates, not observed door-to-door delivery times.
Who can order
- Birth certificate
- Certified copies require identity and proof of relationship; informational certifications do not require relationship proof. Adult-child eligibility: yes.
- Death certificate
- Certified copies require identity and proof of relationship; informational certifications do not require relationship proof. Adult-child eligibility: yes.
- Marriage certificate
- Certified copies require identity and proof of relationship; informational certifications do not require relationship proof. Adult-child eligibility: yes.
Mail-order requirements
- Birth certificate · Regular mail through VitalChek
- Payment: check, money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: Not verifiable from the published source. Photo ID: Required.New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06
- Death certificate · Regular mail through VitalChek
- Payment: check, money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: Not verifiable from the published source. Photo ID: Required.New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06
- Marriage certificate · Regular mail through VitalChek
- Payment: check, money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: Not verifiable from the published source. Photo ID: Required.New Jersey non-genealogical ordering methods · verified 2026-08-06
Genealogy and older records
- Birth certificate
- $1 per additional year searched; relationship rules differ for certified copies. Records available from: Statewide vital records held by the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry; local availability varies. Earlier records: Local vital records office where the event occurred.
- Death certificate
- $1 per additional year searched; relationship rules differ for certified copies. Records available from: Statewide vital records held by the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry; local availability varies. Earlier records: Local vital records office where the event occurred.
- Marriage certificate
- $1 per additional year searched; relationship rules differ for certified copies. Records available from: Statewide vital records held by the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry; local availability varies. Earlier records: Local vital records office where the event occurred.
Official order links
Fees at a glance
Verified 2026-08-06
Non-genealogical records
Verified 2026-08-06