Do I need a notary for the vital record application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. However, a request to mail records to an address other than the one on your ID must include a notarized letter.

How do I submit the vital record application?

Submit it to Township of Shrewsbury Vital Statistics and Registry at 1979 Crawford Street, Shrewsbury Township, NJ 07724. The form lists Tuesday hours of 9:00 AM–4:45 PM.

What must I include with my application?

Include valid proof of identity and payment. For a certified copy, also provide proof that you are eligible to request the record.

How much does a certified copy cost?

The application lists a fee of $15 per certified copy and says to pay by exact cash or check.

Shrewsbury Township, MT · Monmouth County

No notary required

Application for a Non-Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of Vital Record

This application lets eligible requestors apply to Shrewsbury Township for a certification or certified copy of a non-genealogical vital record.

What this form is

Use this application to request a birth, marriage, civil union, or death record that meets the document’s definition of a non-genealogical record. It asks for the requestor’s contact information, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, record details, and number of copies. Applicants must provide valid identification, payment, and, for a certified copy, proof of eligibility.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a non-genealogical vital record from Shrewsbury Township must complete the application and provide the required identification and payment.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Township of Shrewsbury Vital Statistics and Registry, 1979 Crawford Street, Shrewsbury Township, NJ 07724. The listed hours are Tuesdays, 9:00 AM–4:45 PM; certified copies cost $15 each, payable by exact cash or check.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; requests sent to an address other than the one on the requestor’s ID must include a notarized letter.

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 your contact information, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, and record details.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of eligibility if requesting a certified copy.
4
Submit To The Township
Submit the application to Township of Shrewsbury Vital Statistics and Registry at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the vital record application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. However, a request to mail records to an address other than the one on your ID must include a notarized letter.
How do I submit the vital record application?: Submit it to Township of Shrewsbury Vital Statistics and Registry at 1979 Crawford Street, Shrewsbury Township, NJ 07724. The form lists Tuesday hours of 9:00 AM–4:45 PM.
What must I include with my application?: Include valid proof of identity and payment. For a certified copy, also provide proof that you are eligible to request the record.
How much does a certified copy cost?: The application lists a fee of $15 per certified copy and says to pay by exact cash or check.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Non-Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of Vital Record doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shrewsbury Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.