Bogota, NJ · Bergen County
Delegation of Authority to Receive Certified Vital Record
This bilingual form authorizes another person to obtain certified copies of a marriage or civil union record from the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The authorizing person names the individual who may obtain the certified copy and provides details about the marriage or civil union record, including both partners’ names, the event date, and its location. The form states that it must be signed and dated before a notary public, and that the authorized individual must provide valid identification. Use it when giving someone else written authority to request the specified record on your behalf.
Who needs it
A person authorizing someone else to obtain a certified copy of a New Jersey marriage or civil union record on their behalf needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the authorizing person must sign and date it in the notary public’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Delegation of Authority form for a certified marriage or civil union record.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the authorizing person’s information, the authorized individual’s name, and the requested record details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and date the form during the notarial session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit the Authorization
Send the notarized form to the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry with any required identification or other materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bogota. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I authorize someone to obtain my marriage or civil union record?
- Complete the form with your details, the authorized person’s name, and the record information. Sign and date it before a notary, then send it with any required identification or supporting materials.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the authorizing person must sign and date it in the presence of a Notary Public.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. An authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14. Confirm the receiving office accepts your notarized form.
- What identification does the authorized person need?
- The form says the authorized individual must provide valid identification. It does not specify which identification documents are accepted, so confirm with the municipality if unsure.