New Jersey Death Records Search

Death Records Resources for New Jersey

View our death records archives for the state of New Jersey. Use these death indexes to search for an obituary for a specific person or to conduct a death records search by name. Obituary records may contain death certificates, date of death, cause of death, and place of death.

County	Resource	Details
	New Jersey Obituary Records	Search New Jersey obituary records by name of deceased, date of death or obituary keyword through this paid service. Searches can be filtered by New Jersey cities.
	New Jersey State Genealogical Archives	View information about available New Jersey archive collections including 1666-1799 marriage records, 1878-1884 death records, 1848-1867 marriage index, 1885 census, 1847-1947 legal name changes, and 1776-1782 Revolutionary War damages, and more.
	New Jersey Birth, Death and Marriage Records	View information about obtaining New Jersey birth, marriage, and death records from 1914 to the present including online orders. Vital records are also available from local vital records offices in the municipality where the event occurred. For information about additional vital records, users can visit the State Archives website (link provided).
	New Jersey Archives	Search the New Jersey State Archives for historical public records such as death records and land records. Users can also access a searchable catalog of collections by subject, state department, document type, record group, date range, and more.
cape may county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Cape May County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
cape may county	New Jersey Birth, Death and Marriage Records	View information about obtaining New Jersey birth, marriage, and death records from 1914 to the present including online orders. Vital records are also available from local vital records offices in the municipality where the event occurred. For information about additional vital records, users can visit the State Archives website (link provided).
cape may county	Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery	Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery in Cape May county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
cape may county	Cape May County Death Records \| Official County Clerk Database - NJ	Explore Cape May County, NJ death records and historical documents dating back to 1996 through the County Clerk's comprehensive online database.
cape may county	Cape May County, NJ Death Certificates	Obtain vital records including death certificates for Cape May County, NJ, through the State Registrar of Vital Statistics or visit the Walk-in Center at 140 E.
cape may county	Cape May County NJ Genealogy & Family History Records	Explore your family history with our comprehensive guide to Cape May County, New Jersey genealogy. Find birth, marriage, and death records, along with census data and military records for your ancestry research.
cape may county	Cape May County, NJ Obituaries and Death Records	Explore recent obituaries in Cape May County, NJ. Honor the departed with flowers, discover service times, and share your condolences for those we've lost.
bergen county	Marriage Licenses and Birth and Death Records	View list of Bergen County Registrars for obtaining marriage license and birth and death records.
bergen county	Haring Family Cemetery	Haring Family Cemetery in Bergen county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
bergen county	Bergen County, NJ Historical Death Records (1866-1955)	Explore Bergen County, NJ historical death records from 1866-1955, maintained by the Somerset County Clerk's Office. Access vital records for genealogical research.
bergen county	Bergen County, NJ Death Certificate Acquisition	Learn the process for obtaining certified copies of death certificates in Bergen County, NJ. Vital records are available through walk-in or mail requests.
bergen county	Bergen County, NJ Death Records Search	Explore the New Jersey Death Index for free and find detailed records of individuals who passed away in Bergen County, NJ. Access a comprehensive database for recent and historical death records.
bergen county	Bergen County NJ Ancestry & Family History Records	Explore your Bergen County, New Jersey roots with our comprehensive guide to local ancestry, genealogy, and family history, including vital records of births, marriages, and deaths.
mercer county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Mercer County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
mercer county	First Baptist Church Cemetery	First Baptist Church Cemetery in Mercer county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
mercer county	Mercer County, NJ Genealogy & Heritage Resources	Explore your family history with Mercer County, NJ's genealogy resources. Find vital records, connect with Rutgers University Archives, and access various ancestry tools.
mercer county	Mercer County, NJ Vital Records \| Trenton Office	Explore vital records in Mercer County, NJ, including birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death certificates at the Trenton Office of Vital Statistics.
salem county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Salem County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
salem county	Lawnside Cemetery	Lawnside Cemetery in Salem county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
gloucester county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Gloucester County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
gloucester county	Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery	Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Gloucester county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
ocean county	Cedar Grove Cemetery	Cedar Grove Cemetery in Ocean county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
hunterdon county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Hunterdon County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
hunterdon county	Union Cemetery	Union Cemetery in Hunterdon county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
warren county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Warren County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
warren county	Fairview Cemetery	Fairview Cemetery in Warren county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
cumberland county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Cumberland County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
cumberland county	Mount Pleasant Cemetery	Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Cumberland county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
sussex county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records	View information about obtaining Sussex County birth, death and marriage certificates.
sussex county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Sussex County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
sussex county	Clark Burial Ground	Clark Burial Ground in Sussex county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
somerset county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Somerset County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
somerset county	Vail Family Cemetery	Vail Family Cemetery in Somerset county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
hudson county	City of Bayonne Birth, Death and Marriage Records	View City of Bayonne information about obtaining birth, death and marriage records including record order form and link to local registrar.
hudson county	City of Hoboken Marriage LIcenses and Birth, Death and Marriage Records	View information about obtaining a City of Hoboken marriage license, and birth, death, and marriage records including record order form.
hudson county	Genealogy Records	Search Hudson County Genealogical and Historical Society databases, including death notices, school alumni, civil war veterans burial records, military citations, marriage records, and more.
hudson county	Bayview-New York Bay Cemetery	Bayview-New York Bay Cemetery in Hudson county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
essex county	City of East Orange Marriage Licenses and Birth, Death and Marriage Records	View information about obtaining a City of East Orange marriage or civil union license, and copies of birth, death and marriage certificates.
essex county	Mount Olivet Cemetery	Mount Olivet Cemetery in Essex county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
atlantic county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Atlantic County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
atlantic county	Union Cemetery	Union Cemetery in Atlantic county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
burlington county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Burlington County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
burlington county	John Skene Gravesite	John Skene Gravesite in Burlington county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
morris county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Morris County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
morris county	First Presbyterian Church Cemetery	First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Morris county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
camden county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Camden County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
camden county	Cedar Grove Cemetery	Cedar Grove Cemetery in Camden county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
middlesex county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Middlesex County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records and marriage licenses.
middlesex county	Christ Church Episcopal Churchyard	Christ Church Episcopal Churchyard in Middlesex county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
union county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Union County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
union county	Evergreen Cemetery	Evergreen Cemetery in Union county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
passaic county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Passaic County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
passaic county	City of Passaic Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View information about obtaining the City of Passaic birth, marriage, and death certificates, and applying for a marriage or civil union license.
passaic county	City of Paterson Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View information about obtaining the City of Paterson birth, marriage and death certificates, and applying for a marriage or civil union license.
passaic county	Cedar Lawn Cemetery	Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Passaic county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.
monmouth county	Birth, Death and Marriage Records and Marriage Licenses	View list of Monmouth County Registrars for obtaining birth, death and marriage records or a marriage license.
monmouth county	Library Databases	Search Monmouth County library databases, including genealogy, obituaries, newspapers, magazines, health and wellness, foreign languages, and general reference. A Monmouth County library card is required to access these resources.
monmouth county	Evergreen Cemetery	Evergreen Cemetery in Monmouth county, New Jersey: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.

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Agencies Holding Death Records in New Jersey

Below, you will find a list of offices in New Jersey that may hold death records. When requesting death notices from these offices, it's important to be aware of any procedures, requirements, and fees associated with obtaining the records. Contacting the respective office directly will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding access to death records in New Jersey.

Office	Address	Phone
Bergen County Recorder of Deeds	1 Bergen County Plaza Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601	(201)-336-7000
Closter New Jersey Borough Clerk	295 Closter Dock Rd, Closter, NJ 07624	(201)-784-0600
Warren County Recorder of Deeds	413 2nd Street Belvidere, New Jersey, 07823	(908)-475-6211
Phillipsburg New Jersey Town Clerk	413 2nd St #1, Belvidere, NJ 07823	(908)-475-6211
Sussex County Recorder of Deeds	83 Spring Street Newton, New Jersey, 07860	(973)-579-0900
Hopatcong New Jersey Borough Clerk	83 Spring St #304, Newton, NJ 07860	(973)-579-0900
Mercer County Recorder of Deeds	209 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey, 08608	(609)-989-6464
West Windsor New Jersey Township Clerk	209 S Broad St #3, Trenton, NJ 08608	(609)-989-6464
Camden County Recorder of Deeds	520 Market Street Camden, New Jersey, 08102	(856)-225-5300
City Clerk Camden New Jersey	520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102	(856)-757-7223
City of Plainfield Division of Health	510 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060	(908)-753-3093
Union County Recorder of Deeds	2 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07201	(908)-527-4787
Westfield New Jersey Town Clerk	3715 Palisade Ave # 2, Union City, NJ 07087	(201)-348-5731
Somerset County Recorder of Deeds	PO Box 3000 Somerville, New Jersey, 08876	(908)-231-7006
Hillsborough New Jersey Township Clerk	280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302	(201)-547-5150
Salem County Recorder of Deeds	110 5th Street Salem, New Jersey, 08079	(856)-935-7510
Pittsgrove New Jersey Township Clerk	110 5th St Suite 200, Salem, NJ 08079	(856)-935-7510
Passaic County Recorder of Deeds	401 Grand Street # 1 Woodland Park, New Jersey, 07424	(973)-881-4777
Clifton New Jersey City Clerk	900 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013	(973)-470-5824
Ocean County Clerk's Office	118 Washington Street Toms River, New Jersey, 08753	(732)-929-2018
Barnegat New Jersey Township Clerk
Morris County Recorder of Deeds	PO Box 315 Morristown, New Jersey, 07963	(973)-285-6125
Mendham New Jersey Township Clerk	50 Woodland Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960	(973)-326-7430
Monmouth County Recorder of Deeds	33 Mechanic Street Freehold, New Jersey, 07728	(732)-431-7324
Ocean New Jersey Township Clerk	399 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ 07755	(609)-693-3302 ext. 233
Middlesex County Recorder of Deeds	PO Box 1110 New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903	(732)-745-3364
Monroe New Jersey Township Clerk	1 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ 08831	(856)-728-9800 ext 214, 215,216,217
Hunterdon County Recorder of Deeds	PO Box 2900 Flemington, New Jersey, 08822	(908)-788-1221
Readington New Jersey Township Clerk	71 Main St, Flemington, NJ 08822	(908)-788-1221
Hudson County Register's Office	257 Cornelison Avenue Jersey, New Jersey, 07302	(201)-395-4760
City Clerk Bayonne New Jersey	630 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002	(201)-858-6029
Gloucester County Clerk	1 North Broad Street Woodbury, New Jersey, 08096	(856)-853-3237
South Harrison New Jersey Township Clerk	114 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Essex County Recorder of Deeds	465 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Newark, New Jersey, 07102	(973)-621-4960
Maplewood New Jersey Township Clerk	574 Valley St, Maplewood, NJ 07040	(973)-762-8120
Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds	60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, New Jersey, 08302	(856)-453-4862
Millville New Jersey City Clerk	12 S High St, Millville, NJ 08332	(856)-825-7000
Cape May County Clerk	7 North Main Street Cape May Court House, New Jersey, 08210	(609)-465-1010
Avalon New Jersey Borough Clerks Office	7 N Main St, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210	(609)-465-1010
Burlington County Clerk	49 Rancocas Mount Holly Road Mount Holly, New Jersey, 08060	(609)-265-5122
City Clerk Burlington New Jersey	3rd Floor, 50 Rancocas Rd, Mt Holly, NJ 08060	(609)-265-5122
Atlantic County Recorder of Deeds	5901 Main Street Hamilton, New Jersey, 08330	(609)-625-7000
Margate New Jersey City Clerk	5901 Main St, Mays Landing, NJ 08330	(609)-625-7000

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Compiled by: Chris E. | Reviewed by: Blake A. | Last update: 03/13/24

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