Bloomsbury, NJ · Hunterdon County
Amendment to New Jersey Vital Record
This form requests a correction to a New Jersey birth, death, fetal death, marriage, remarriage, civil union, or domestic partnership record and is filed by an eligible individual with a local or state registrar.
- 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
REG-34 identifies the vital record, states which information should be corrected, and lists the supporting documentation for the requested change. The form instructions say it may be filed with the Local Registrar in the municipality where the event occurred or with the State Registrar; the required signatures and supporting proof depend on the record type and the person requesting the amendment.
Who needs it
An individual eligible under the instructions who is requesting a correction to a New Jersey vital record may need this form and supporting documentary proof.
Why it needs a notary
Section 3C is an affidavit block subscribed and sworn before an authorized notarial officer; the amendment requester signs Block 3A, with requirements varying by record type.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the REG-34 amendment form and its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Enter the current record information and requested correction, and gather the supporting proof described in the instructions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit in Block 3C, if required.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary's instructions to sign and swear to or affirm the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit the Amendment
File the completed form and supporting documentation with the appropriate Local Registrar or the State Registrar.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bloomsbury. 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 get the REG-34 amendment notarized online?
- Complete the applicable sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign Block 3A and take the oath or affirmation on video for the Section 3C affidavit, following the form's instructions.
- Do I need a notary for every REG-34 amendment?
- Not always. The instructions specify different signatures by record type and requester; some signers need a witness, while others must complete Block 3C. Check the instructions for your situation.
- Where do I file the completed amendment?
- The form says to file with the Local Registrar where the event occurred or the State Registrar in Trenton. Confirm the appropriate filing location with the municipality if unsure.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this affidavit?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.). An authorized officer's notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14.