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''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[Portal:New Jersey|New Jersey]] | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[Portal:New Jersey|New Jersey]] > New Jersey Vital Records'' | ||
= New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online = | |||
== New Jersey Vital Records Online Links == | |||
= Introduction to Vital Records = | |||
= Birth Records = | |||
=== Birth and Death Records === | === Birth and Death Records === | ||
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'''1901–'''. Annual indexes to births and deaths, 1901 to 1903, are on microfilm at the state archives (not available at the Family History Library). From 1904 to 1940, the statewide records are arranged alphabetically by year. | '''1901–'''. Annual indexes to births and deaths, 1901 to 1903, are on microfilm at the state archives (not available at the Family History Library). From 1904 to 1940, the statewide records are arranged alphabetically by year. | ||
'''1666-1799. ''' [https://wwwnet1.state.nj.us/DOS/Admin/ArchivesDBPortal/ColonialMarriages.aspx New Jersey Department of Archives and Records] have a Statewide Index to Colonial Marriages 1666 to 1799, searchable by any combination of Bride and Groom's first and last name.All references are to records held at the New Jersey State Archives. | '''1666-1799. ''' [https://wwwnet1.state.nj.us/DOS/Admin/ArchivesDBPortal/ColonialMarriages.aspx New Jersey Department of Archives and Records] have a Statewide Index to Colonial Marriages 1666 to 1799, searchable by any combination of Bride and Groom's first and last name.All references are to records held at the New Jersey State Archives. | ||
=== Records === | === Records === | ||
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*''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces''. Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+V24wv book 973 V24wv].) Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and at many Family History Centers. You can also write to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for current fees and their policy regarding searching their records for genealogical requests. | *''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces''. Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+V24wv book 973 V24wv].) Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and at many Family History Centers. You can also write to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for current fees and their policy regarding searching their records for genealogical requests. | ||
=== Marriage Records | == Adoption Records == | ||
= Marriage Records = | |||
'''Provincial Marriage Licenses'''. The earliest law requiring town clerks to keep marriage records was made in 1673, but few clerks complied. Marriages were performed either by a clergyman or, more commonly, by a justice of the peace. After 1719 a marriage license was required unless banns were published at least three weeks before the marriage. In the colonial period, it has been estimated that only about 25 percent of New Jersey marriages were by license. Usually the more affluent persons obtained licenses. Marriage by license gradually became more popular than banns by the mid-eighteenth century. However, by about 1790, marriage by license had again declined in popularity. Legislation in 1795 repealed the requirement for marriage licenses. | '''Provincial Marriage Licenses'''. The earliest law requiring town clerks to keep marriage records was made in 1673, but few clerks complied. Marriages were performed either by a clergyman or, more commonly, by a justice of the peace. After 1719 a marriage license was required unless banns were published at least three weeks before the marriage. In the colonial period, it has been estimated that only about 25 percent of New Jersey marriages were by license. Usually the more affluent persons obtained licenses. Marriage by license gradually became more popular than banns by the mid-eighteenth century. However, by about 1790, marriage by license had again declined in popularity. Legislation in 1795 repealed the requirement for marriage licenses. | ||
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'''State Records of Marriage'''. Statewide registration of marriages began in May 1848. Original marriage records, 1848 to 1878, and microfilm copies, 1848 to 1940, are at the state archives. The [https://wwwnet1.state.nj.us/DOS/Admin/ArchivesDBPortal/Marriage1867.aspx State of New Jersey] has placed online a database indexing the marriages records may 1848 through 31 May 1878. | '''State Records of Marriage'''. Statewide registration of marriages began in May 1848. Original marriage records, 1848 to 1878, and microfilm copies, 1848 to 1940, are at the state archives. The [https://wwwnet1.state.nj.us/DOS/Admin/ArchivesDBPortal/Marriage1867.aspx State of New Jersey] has placed online a database indexing the marriages records may 1848 through 31 May 1878. | ||
The marriage returns before 1878 give the names of the bride's and groom's parents. The registers after 1878 do not have parents' names, but the marriage certificates do. Marriage returns since 1886 and marriage affidavits have not been microfilmed. The Family History Library has some of the following records, which are also available at the state archives. | The marriage returns before 1878 give the names of the bride's and groom's parents. The registers after 1878 do not have parents' names, but the marriage certificates do. Marriage returns since 1886 and marriage affidavits have not been microfilmed. The Family History Library has some of the following records, which are also available at the state archives. | ||
=== Indexes === | === Indexes === | ||
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However, the records for 1848 to 1900 are on microfilms at the Family History Library. | However, the records for 1848 to 1900 are on microfilms at the Family History Library. | ||
=== Records === | === Records === | ||
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'''1848-1900'''. Marriage returns, 1848 to 1867, (on 25 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=312728&disp=Records+of+births%2C+marriages%2C+and+de++ 493702]) have been indexed in the International Genealogical Index; returns, 1868 to 1878 (FHL films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=312728&disp=Records+of+births%2C+marriages%2C+and+de++ 494145-60]), and registers, 1878 to 1900 (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=312728&disp=Records+of+births%2C+marriages%2C+and+de++&first=101&last=200&columns=*,0,0 films 494248-49; 495696-721; and 589813-22]) are arranged according to a July- to-June calendar year by county and then by the first letter of the groom's surname. | '''1848-1900'''. Marriage returns, 1848 to 1867, (on 25 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=312728&disp=Records+of+births%2C+marriages%2C+and+de++ 493702]) have been indexed in the International Genealogical Index; returns, 1868 to 1878 (FHL films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=312728&disp=Records+of+births%2C+marriages%2C+and+de++ 494145-60]), and registers, 1878 to 1900 (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=312728&disp=Records+of+births%2C+marriages%2C+and+de++&first=101&last=200&columns=*,0,0 films 494248-49; 495696-721; and 589813-22]) are arranged according to a July- to-June calendar year by county and then by the first letter of the groom's surname. | ||
[https://wwwnet1.state.nj.us/DOS/Admin/ArchivesDBPortal/Marriage1867.aspx State of New Jersey] has placed on line a database indexing the marriages returns May 1848 through 31 May 18671867. | [https://wwwnet1.state.nj.us/DOS/Admin/ArchivesDBPortal/Marriage1867.aspx State of New Jersey] has placed on line a database indexing the marriages returns May 1848 through 31 May 18671867. | ||
'''1901-1940'''. The marriage records or certificates from 1904 to 1940 are arranged alphabetically by grooms' names within each year so no index is needed (not available at the Family History Library). | '''1901-1940'''. The marriage records or certificates from 1904 to 1940 are arranged alphabetically by grooms' names within each year so no index is needed (not available at the Family History Library). | ||
Marriage records from 1848 to 1878 can be obtained from the state archives for a fee. The records from June 1878 to 1940 can be viewed at the archives, but the staff cannot search them nor make photocopies. Copies of records from June 1878 to the present can be obtained by writing to the New Jersey State Department of Health. The fee and the restrictions are identical to those for births and deaths. | Marriage records from 1848 to 1878 can be obtained from the state archives for a fee. The records from June 1878 to 1940 can be viewed at the archives, but the staff cannot search them nor make photocopies. Copies of records from June 1878 to the present can be obtained by writing to the New Jersey State Department of Health. The fee and the restrictions are identical to those for births and deaths. | ||
== Divorce Records == | |||
= Death Records = | |||
=== Other Vital Records Sources and Indexes === | === Other Vital Records Sources and Indexes === | ||
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*''Guide to Vital Statistics Records in New Jersey''. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=259389&disp=Guide+to+vital+statistics+records+in+New%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library book 974.9 V2h]; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=259389&disp=Guide+to+vital+statistics+records+in+New++ film 874039 items 1-2; fiche 6051253].) Volume 1 has information on birth, marriage, and death records, and volume two has information on the vital statistics records kept in churches. | *''Guide to Vital Statistics Records in New Jersey''. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=259389&disp=Guide+to+vital+statistics+records+in+New%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library book 974.9 V2h]; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=259389&disp=Guide+to+vital+statistics+records+in+New++ film 874039 items 1-2; fiche 6051253].) Volume 1 has information on birth, marriage, and death records, and volume two has information on the vital statistics records kept in churches. | ||
== Divorce Records == | |||
Matrimonial records, including divorce proceedings, were kept by the court of chancery through 1947. The records at the state archives and at the Family History Library date from 1743 to 1850. They are found in the chancery court case files and enrolled decrees described in the "[[New Jersey Court Records|Court Records]]" section of this outline and are indexed. Records of legislative divorces before 1845 are listed in Beth Jones-Reichman's ''Divorces by Legislative Acts, 1778-1844'', ''The Genealogical Magazine of New'' ''Jersey'' 53 (January 1978): 1-10. Most existing copies of divorce petitions are at the state archives. | Matrimonial records, including divorce proceedings, were kept by the court of chancery through 1947. The records at the state archives and at the Family History Library date from 1743 to 1850. They are found in the chancery court case files and enrolled decrees described in the "[[New Jersey Court Records|Court Records]]" section of this outline and are indexed. Records of legislative divorces before 1845 are listed in Beth Jones-Reichman's ''Divorces by Legislative Acts, 1778-1844'', ''The Genealogical Magazine of New'' ''Jersey'' 53 (January 1978): 1-10. Most existing copies of divorce petitions are at the state archives. | ||
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'''Clerk of the Superior Court'''<br>Records Information Center<br>P.O. Box 967<br>Trenton, NJ 08625-0967<br>Telephone: 609-292-4978<br>Fax: 609-777-0094<br>Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/newjers.htm | '''Clerk of the Superior Court'''<br>Records Information Center<br>P.O. Box 967<br>Trenton, NJ 08625-0967<br>Telephone: 609-292-4978<br>Fax: 609-777-0094<br>Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/newjers.htm | ||
= Substitute Records = | |||
[[New_Jersey_Church_Records|New Jersey Church Records]] | |||
[[New_Jersey_Cemeteries|New Jersey Cemetery Records]] | |||
[[New_Jersey_Census|New Jersey Census]] | |||
[[New_Jersey_Newspapers|New Jersey Newspapers]] | |||
[[New_Jersey_Military_Records|New Jersey Military]] | |||
[[New_Jersey_History|New Jersey History]] | |||
= Tips = | |||
= Analyzing Records = | |||
= Archives, Libraries and Societies = | |||
[[New_Jersey_Archives_and_Libraries|New Jersey Archives and Libraries]] | |||
[[New_Jersey_Societies|New Jersey Societies]] | |||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
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http://www.jerseyhistory.org/ | http://www.jerseyhistory.org/ | ||
[[Category:New_Jersey]][[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] | [[Category:New_Jersey]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] | ||