What records can I request with this application?

The application covers non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. It asks for information about the record and the requestor.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if you request mailing to an address different from the one on your ID.

How do I submit this application?

Submit it to the City of Trenton Office of Vital Statistics, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, with the required information, proof of identity, proof of eligibility for a certified copy, and payment.

What does the form say about getting an apostille seal?

The instructions say to first request a certified copy from the State Office of Vital Statistics, then forward that document to the New Jersey Department of Treasury, which issues the apostille seal.

Trenton, MT · Mercer County

No notary required

Certified Copy for an Apostille Seal

This application lets eligible requestors apply to Trenton’s Office of Vital Statistics for a certified copy of a birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.

What this form is

Use this application to request a non-genealogical vital record copy from the City of Trenton’s Office of Vital Statistics. The form asks for the requestor’s contact information, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, and details about the birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death. Applicants must provide valid proof of identity, payment, and, for a certified copy, proof of their relationship or other eligibility.

Who needs it

A person eligible to request a non-genealogical vital record from Trenton should complete this application and provide the required identification and proof of eligibility.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the City of Trenton Office of Vital Statistics, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. The instructions list a $20 fee for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy of the same record.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; a notarized letter is required only when requesting delivery to an address different from the address on the requestor’s ID.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the application for a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a vital record.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the requestor’s information, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, and applicable record details.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of eligibility when requesting a certified copy.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the City of Trenton Office of Vital Statistics at 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.

Frequently asked questions

What records can I request with this application?: The application covers non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. It asks for information about the record and the requestor.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if you request mailing to an address different from the one on your ID.
How do I submit this application?: Submit it to the City of Trenton Office of Vital Statistics, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, with the required information, proof of identity, proof of eligibility for a certified copy, and payment.
What does the form say about getting an apostille seal?: The instructions say to first request a certified copy from the State Office of Vital Statistics, then forward that document to the New Jersey Department of Treasury, which issues the apostille seal.

Need something notarized?

This Certified Copy for an Apostille Seal doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Trenton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.