Free NJ Birth Certificates Program | NJ Office of Vital Statistics
Provides birth certificates for individuals and shelter residents in New Jersey, at no cost. A social worker or coordinator of an emergency shelter may request a birth certificate on behalf of an individual.
Categories
Physical Address
140 E Front St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Application process
Call or visit the website to obtain and complete an application. A social worker or program coordinator working with an individual may apply on their behalf.
Eligibility
Homeless individuals and shelter residents in New Jersey
Service area
NJ
Agency info
NJ Office of Vital Statistics
Registers vital events and maintains records for individuals in New Jersey. Records and events include: birth records starting at 1922, marriage records starting at 1931, death records starting at 1931, domestic partnership records starting at 2004, civil union records starting at 2007, adoptions (foreign and domestic), and stillbirth records.