How do I get a certified copy of a death certificate?

If you are the spouse of the deceased you must supply your marriage certificate and ID. Parents must supply the child's birth certificate and valid ID, possibly marriage certificate if name is different with valid ID. Grandchildren must supply birth certificate/marriage certificate and then the parents birth certificate along with valid ID. Children must supply birth certificate/marriage certificate (if name change) with valid ID. Must be 18 years of age or older to obtain this record.

The Health Department will provide a certified copy and the fee is $15 payable by cash, money order, or debit/credit (2.9% service charge). You may obtain as many certified copies as you wish, $15 each copy.

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1. Can anyone other than the mother or father pick up the birth certificate for a new birth?
2. I live in Hamilton but I was born in Trenton; where do I get a copy of my birth certificate?
3. I recently had a baby, how do I get a Birth Certificate?
4. There is an error on my child's birth certificate; how do I correct it?
5. What is the age requirement for a child to pick up his/her own birth certificate?
6. Where can I find out what municipality in NJ I was born in?
7. Who may purchase a copy of a birth certificate?
8. Can I get a copy of my ex-spouses death certificate?
9. How do I get a certified copy of a death certificate?
10. I had a recent death in my family; how do I get the death certificate?
11. Can someone other than the actual participants pick up a certified copy of a vital record?
12. How do I get a certified copy of a vital record?