(856) 728‑9800 ext 213
THE REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
Click here : Application to request a certified copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate by mail
BIRTH CERTIFICATES:
Birth certificates can only be issued to persons born in Monroe Township. It is very unusual for us to issue a birth certificate because there is no hospital located in the Township. Basic issuance is for children born at home.
Birth Certificate Fee: $10.00
MARRIAGE/CIVIL UNION APPLICATIONS:
Click here: Marriage/Civil Union Application Form
The marriage or civil union license must be obtained from the registrar in the New Jersey municipality in which either applicant resides, if one or both is a resident of New Jersey. If both parties are not residents of New Jersey, the license must be obtained from the Registrar of the municipality where the ceremony is to be performed and is only good for use in that municipality.
There is a 72 hour waiting period. The license is valid for 30 days from the issue date.
Birth certificates are required ID for the bride and groom. You must bring one witness over the age of 18 that know both parties for the application process.
You may obtain a certified copy of marriage from the Registrar of the Municipality where the marriage was performed. A certified copy is required to make legal name changes on driver’s license, social security, bank accounts, etc.
Marriage/Civil Union License Fee: $28.00
Certified copy of marriage/civil union fee: $10.00
DEATH CERTIFICATES:
The Township can only issue a Death Certificate the first time to the local funeral director. Afterwards, they must be issued from the Township where the person died. Death reports are sent to the Board of Elections. This is the source to keep Election Books updated.
Death Certificate Fee: $10.00
BOARD OF HEALTH
The Board of Health consists of seven (7) Board Members. The board meets once a month on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM (No Meetings in July and August).
The Health Department takes complaints from residents regarding rats, dogs running at large, trash, debris, high grass and weeds, nuisances, etc.
The Health Department is responsible for Kennel Licenses, Retail Food Licenses, Swine Licenses, Campground Licenses, Rabies Clinic, Animal Violations, Dog Canvassing and Mobile Home Parks.
