Boonton Township, MT · Morris County
Genealogical Request Form
This application lets people request a genealogical certification or certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death record from the New Jersey Department of Health.
What this form is
Use this application to request a genealogical certification or certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death record. It asks for applicant details, the reason for the request, information about the person and event, and the number of copies requested. The checklist also identifies payment, acceptable identification, proof of relationship, and a mailing address matching the applicant’s ID as items to check.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a genealogical certification or certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death record can use this application.
How to submit it
Mail the application to the New Jersey Department of Health, Vital Statistics and Registry, P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370. The checklist lists payment, acceptable identification, and proof of relationship among the items to check.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application does not state that an attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Genealogical Request Form.
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Complete The Application
Select the record and request type, then provide applicant details and the requested information about the person and event.
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Gather Checklist Items
Check the application for required information, payment, acceptable identification, proof of relationship, and a mailing address matching your ID.
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Mail The Application
Mail it to the New Jersey Department of Health, Vital Statistics and Registry, P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this application?
- The application provides sections for genealogical requests involving birth, marriage, and death records. It lets you request a certification or a certified copy.
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Request Form?
- No. The application has an applicant signature and date field but no notary block. It does not say that an attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Request Form?
- Mail the completed application to the New Jersey Department of Health, Vital Statistics and Registry, P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370. Check the form’s checklist for items to include.