The Vital Statistics Department registers and maintains records of all births, deaths, and marriages/civil unions that occur within the Borough of Somerville.

This department also processes:

• Applications for Marriage/Civil Union Licenses
• Pet Licenses

To Order Copies:

You may order certified copies of your birth, marriage or death certificate online only from vitalchek.com. Processing and shipping fees are charged by the vendor. All major credit cards accepted.

Fees & Payment Options

• $25 - certified copy of birth, marriage or death certificate
• $2 - additional certified copies (of the same certificate)
• $20 - for corrections to any birth, marriage or death record

Fees are payable with exact cash or a check/money order made out to the “Somerville Division of Health."

By Mail

• Submit an application form (see below).
• Provide ID: Photocopy your driver’s license/passport with your current address (or proof of current mailing address).
• Include Payment: Check or money order made payable to “Somerville Division of Health.” Do not send cash.
• Mail to: Somerville Division of Health, 25 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876.

In Person

• Submit an application form (see below).
• Call to Schedule An Appointment: 908-725-2300 ext. 1980 or ext. 1982. Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. Do not call the office to ask about the availability of vital records. State statute does not allow the office to release any information over the phone. 908-725-2300 ext. 1980 or ext. 1982. Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. Do not call the office to ask about the availability of vital records. State statute does not allow the office to release any information over the phone.
• Provide ID: Bring your driver’s license (or valid passport), plus proof of relationship, if appropriate
• Provide Payment: Bring exact cash, check or money order payable to “Somerville Division of Health”.
• Go to your Appointment: Borough Hall, 25 West End Avenue (walk-up window). Face masks are recommended.

Forms (mail/in person)

• Marriage or Civil Union Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Death Certificate

Eligibility & Genealogical Records

The State Department of Vital Statistics and Registry determines who is eligible to receive a certified copy of a vital record. You will need to fully identify the record and provide proof of your identity, current residence and, if appropriate, your relationship to the person listed on the vital record you are requesting. If your last name on your driver’s license is different from your last name on the birth certificate, please include a copy of your marriage certificate.

Genealogical records for research on family ancestry are available from the State Department of Vital Statistics and Registry.