The purpose of this chapter is to comply with
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 26:8-1, provide for definitions, appointment
of a Registrar of Vital Statistics, Deputy Registrar, Alternate Deputy
Registrar, term of office, removal from office, duties and fees.
As used in this chapter, the following definitions
shall apply:
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
Individual appointed to fulfill the duties prescribed in
N.J.S.A. 26:8-25, under the direction of the State Registrar.
VITAL RECORDS
The birth, death, fetal death, marriage, civil union and
domestic partnership records from which vital statistics are produced.
[Amended 9-8-2004 by Ord. No. 46-2004; 4-11-2007 by Ord. No.
16-2007]
VITAL STATISTICS
Statistics concerning births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages,
civil unions and domestic partnerships.
[Amended 9-8-2004 by Ord. No. 46-2004; 4-11-2007 by Ord. No.
16-2007]
[Amended 9-8-2004 by Ord. No. 46-2004; 4-11-2007 by Ord. No.
16-2007; 12-18-2013 by Ord. No. 40-2013; 7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 27-2021]
A. For any search of vital records and upon the preparation of a certified
copy of such record, the fee shall be $15 for the first copy and $10
for each additional copy of the same record purchased simultaneously.
B. The fee to process a request for amendment to New Jersey vital records
due to misinformation filed by applicant(s) of record shall be $25.
C. The fee for the preparation of any vital record not specified in
this subsection shall be as prescribed by the State of New Jersey,
Department of Health.
D. All fees collected shall be at the time of application or preparation
of vital records, and there shall be no refund of fees paid for services
performed.