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I have been trying to obtain a copy of my Birth Certicate but I have no current I.D. or identification -- is there any other way I could prove who I am?
The New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles handles the regulation and distribution of New Jersey ID cards. You've heard of Driver's Licenses, but there is another option. New Jersey Identification Cards are issued to non-driving residents for identification purposes in lieu of a New Jersey drivers license. You can find New Jersey ID Card resources and information at New Jersey's licensing site:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/NonDriverID.htm
Please note that they, too, have strict requirements for proof of identity. Download their 6-point I.D. Verification guide in Acrobat PDF (103K) format at:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/ident_ver_posterpint.pdf
Or, discover what documents you'll need by going through an online "test" at:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/DocumentSelector/index.htm
A good place to begin establishing your identity is in the town of your birth. Many municipalities maintain Birth Records which you can get a copy of for a small fee. Hospitals may also keep records, assuming you know specifically where you were born.
Parents and guardians frequently keep birth certificates, or at least will know the place and date.
Foster children and wards of the state may get assistance in establishing identity from the state agency responsible for their situation.
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How do I obtain a copy of a Marriage Certificate?
Vital records are kept of all marriages which occur within the City of Burlington. Contact the Registrar to obtain certified copies of Marriage Certificates.
The cost for a Certified Record is:
$25.00 for the first copy
$2.00 each additional copy
Contact the Registrar of Vital Statistics
OFFICE HOURS: M-F 9am-5pm
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
MAP: City Hall Location
TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 137
FAX: 609-386-0214
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To obtain Records of Marriages which took place outside the City of Burlington, consider the date of Marriage:
Marriage Records since May, 1878
Cost of copy: $4.00
Address:
NJ Vital Statistics
Customer Service Unit
P.O. Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370
Remarks: If the exact date is unknown, the fee is an additional $1.00 per year searched. If you know the place of marriage, you can also contact the Registrar for that municipality to inquire about obtaining records.
http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/regbycnty.htm
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Marriage Records, May 1848 thru May 1878
Cost of copy: $10.00
Address:
New Jersey State Archives
225 West State Street
P.O. Box 307
Trenton, NJ 08625-0307
Remarks: The New Jersey State Archives searches vital records from May 1, 1848 to May 31, 1878 only.
Personal check or money order should be made payable to New Jersey General Treasury.
The general information telephone number is 609-292-6260.
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How do I obtain a copy of a Birth Certificate?
Vital records are kept of all births which occur within the City of Burlington. Contact the Registrar to obtain certified copies of: Birth Records.
The cost for a Certified Record is:
$25.00 for the first copy
$2.00 each additional copy
Contact the Registrar of Vital Statistics
OFFICE HOURS: M-F 9am-5pm
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
MAP: City Hall Location
TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 137
FAX: 609-386-0214
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To obtain Records of Births which took place outside the City of Burlington:
Birth or Death Records since May, 1878
Cost of copy: $4.00
Address:
NJ Vital Statistics
Customer Service Unit
P.O. Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370
Remarks: State office has records since June 1878. Additional copies of same record ordered at same time are $2.00 each. If the exact date is unknown, the fee is an additional $1.00 per year searched.
Personal check or money order should be made payable to State Registrar. To verify current fees, the telephone number is 609-292-4087. This will be a recorded message.
Application Form for Birth, Marriage, Domestic Partnership, or Death Record
http://www.state.nj.us/health/forms/reg-3.pdf
This form can be downloaded, printed, filled out, and mailed. (Acrobat PDF, 65K)
With your request, include all that you are certain about, including : name of child, place of birth, date of birth, name of hospital, father's name, mother's maiden name, your relationship to the individual and the reason for your request.
Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via New Jersey Vital Statistics at http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/vital.shtml
All requests must include a copy of the requestor's photo driver's license or two alternate forms of identification, one of which must show an address.
If you know the place of birth, you can also contact the Registrar for that municipality to inquire about obtaining records.
http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/regbycnty.htm
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Birth or Death Records, May 1848 thru May 1878
Cost of copy: $10.00
Address:
New Jersey State Archives
225 West State Street
P.O. Box 307
Trenton, NJ 08625-0307
Remarks: The New Jersey State Archives searches vital records from May 1, 1848 to May 31, 1878 only. One search covers up to five years. The Archives will search for up to 3 records per request.
Personal check or money order should be made payable to New Jersey General Treasury. The general information telephone number is 609-292-6260.
N.J. State Archives Vital Records Search Request Form
http://www.state.nj.us/state/darm/pdf/vsrequst.pdf
This form can be downloaded, printed, filled out, and mailed. (Acrobat PDF, 25K)
All requests must include a copy of the requestor's photo driver's license or two alternate forms of identification, one of which must show an address.
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How do I obtain a copy of a Death Certificate?
Vital records are kept of all deaths occurring within the City of Burlington. Contact the Registrar to obtain certified copies of Death Certificates.
The cost for a Certified Record is:
$25.00 for the first copy
$2.00 each additional copy
Contact the Registrar of Vital Statistics
OFFICE HOURS: M-F 9am-5pm
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
MAP: City Hall Location
TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 137
FAX: 609-386-0214
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To obtain Records of Deaths which took place outside the City of Burlington:
Birth or Death Records since May, 1878
Cost of copy: $4.00
Address:
NJ Vital Statistics
Customer Service Unit
P.O. Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370
Remarks: State office has records since June 1878. Additional copies of same record ordered at same time are $2.00 each. If the exact date is unknown, the fee is an additional $1.00 per year searched.
Personal check or money order should be made payable to State Registrar. To verify current fees, the telephone number is 609-292-4087. This will be a recorded message.
Application Form for Birth, Marriage, Domestic Partnership, or Death Record
http://www.state.nj.us/health/forms/reg-3.pdf
This form can be downloaded, printed, filled out, and mailed. (Acrobat PDF, 65K)
With your request, include all that you are certain about, including : name of deceased, place of death, date of death, name of hospital, father's name, mother's maiden name, your relationship to the individual and the reason for your request.
Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via New Jersey Vital Statistics at http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/vital.shtml
All requests must include a copy of the requestor's photo driver's license or two alternate forms of identification, one of which must show an address.
If you know the place of death, you can also contact the Registrar for that municipality to inquire about obtaining records.
http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/regbycnty.htm
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Birth or Death Records, May 1848 thru May 1878
Cost of copy: $10.00
Address:
New Jersey State Archives
225 West State Street
P.O. Box 307
Trenton, NJ 08625-0307
Remarks: The New Jersey State Archives searches vital records from May 1, 1848 to May 31, 1878 only. One search covers up to five years. The Archives will search for up to 3 records per request.
Personal check or money order should be made payable to New Jersey General Treasury. The general information telephone number is 609-292-6260.
N.J. State Archives Vital Records Search Request Form
http://www.state.nj.us/state/darm/pdf/vsrequst.pdf
This form can be downloaded, printed, filled out, and mailed. (Acrobat PDF, 25K)
All requests must include a copy of the requestor's photo driver's license or two alternate forms of identification, one of which must show an address.
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How do I (we) get a Marriage License?
If you are planning to get married in the City of Burlington, you will need to contact the Registrar of Vital Statistics
OFFICE HOURS: M-F 9am-5pm
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
MAP: City Hall Location
TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 137
FAX: 609-386-0214
Marriage licenses must be applied for in the town where the bride lives, unless her residency is out of state, in which case you must apply in the town where the marriage is going to take place. Couples must bring with them:
Proof of residency
Social Security numbers
A witness over the age of 18
Maiden names of both Mothers
name and address of person performing the wedding ceremony
Address where the wedding will be held
Divorce papers from previous marriages, if applicable
Marriage license fee: $28.00
Blood tests are no longer required. There is a 72-hour waiting period from date of application to date of issuance, excluding the day of the wedding.
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How do I obtain a copy of my Divorce Decree?
Cost of copy: $10.00
Address:
Clerk of the Superior Court
Superior Court of NJ
Public Information Center
171 Jersey Street
P.O. Box 967
Trenton, NJ 08625-0967
TEL: 609-777-0092 or -0093
Remarks: The fee is for a certified Blue Seal copy. Make check payable to Clerk of the Superior Court.
Prior to 1900: Contact the New Jersey State Archives
Address:
New Jersey State Archives
225 West State Street
P.O. Box 307
Trenton, NJ 08625-0307
1901 to 1992-'93: The Superior Court Public Information Center has all divorce records for 1901 to 1992-'93.
1992-'93 to the present: Divorce records since 1992/3 are still filed with each county court. The Superior Court does have an index, which will provide the file number and citation to county court.
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How do I go about getting a License to operate a food service establishment (restaurant, cafe, grill, cart, etc.) in the City?
Proposed food service establishment owners, contact the Registrar to obtain the Application for Food Establishment Licenses. Fees vary, please call for further information.
OFFICE HOURS: M-F 9am-5pm
TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 137
FAX: 609-386-0214
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
MAP: City Hall Location
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I've been instructed to attend a Board of Health Meeting. When and where are Board of Health Meetings conducted?
Board of Health Public Meetings are held:
8pm 2nd Wednesdays, except Holidays, during the months of Jan., March, May & Sept. No meetings are held June, July or Aug.
Keegan Recreational Center
522 Wood Street
Burlington NJ 08016
MAP: Keegan Ctr. Location
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I was adopted, and need a copy of my adoption records. How do I obtain?
Any information on adoption records for Burlington County residents must be obtained via the Superior Court, by contacting the appropriate County Courthouse. Please note that adoption records are not available online.
Burlington County Superior Court
49 Rancocas Road
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
TEL: 609-518-2510
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00p.m.
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