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VitalChek.com is your direct connection to order official New Jersey -death certificate copies online from New Jersey Vital Records. Certified copies of official -death certificate copies issued through our service typically use special security paper and/or have raised or stamped seals, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For added security, we recommend selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when placing your official New Jersey -death certificate order. Choosing an express delivery service provides insurance, should the delivery be lost or damaged in transit, as well as the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by New Jersey Vital Records to the time it reaches your door.

NEW JERSEY VITAL RECORDSNew Jersey Vital Records issues certified copies of New Jersey birth certificates, New Jersey death certificates and New Jersey marriage records for events that occurred within the State of New Jersey. You may order copies of New Jersey vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis. Identification Requirements New Jersey Vital Records requires all applicants to submit a copy of their valid, government issued photo ID. You will be presented with an Authorization Form at the end of your order that includes specific instructions. When faxing your identification, please enlarge and lighten to ensure your fax is legible. Your order will not be processed until a legible form of identification is received. Below is a list of acceptable forms of identification:One of the following forms of ID with address:

• A valid government issued photo driver's license with address, a valid government issued photo non-driver's license with address, a valid government issued ID and an alternate form of ID with address from the list below;

• Non-photo State issued driver's license/ID card, Green Card, Vehicle Registration, County ID, Insurance Card, School ID, Voter's Registration, Property Tax Statement, Passport, U.S. Military ID w/photo, Vehicle Insurance Card, Bank Statement, Lease or Rental Agreement, Two consecutive months of utility bills (gas, water, electric), or a Public Assistance Card

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

An official New Jersey -death certificate copy is generally required documentation for collecting death benefits or claiming insurance proceeds. Other valid purposes for an official -death certificate include:

	Probating a Will
	Social Security Notification
	Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate
	Assuming Control of Family Assets Held in the Deceased’s Name
	Completing a Final Tax Return

In addition to official -death certificate copies, New Jersey Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Certificates and Marriage Records for events that occurred within the State of New Jersey. You may order copies of New Jersey Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.