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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==


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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find New Jersey Birth Records#Births_before_1848|Births before 1848]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find New Jersey Birth Records#Births_before_1848|Births before 1848]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find New Jersey Birth Records#Births_from_1848_up_to_100_years_from_present_year|1848 up to 100 years from present year]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find New Jersey Birth Records#Births_from_1848_up_to_100_years_from_present_year|1848 up to 100 years from present year]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find New Jersey Birth Records#Births_from_1920_to_the_Present|1920 to the Present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find New Jersey Birth Records#Births_within_last_100_years|Births within last 100 years]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span>


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There are NO restrictions for obtaining birth records for a person born more than 100 years ago.
There are NO restrictions for obtaining birth records for a person born more than 100 years ago.  


If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br>  
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br>  
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If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/referenceFees.html#birth New Jersey Department of State ] will do one 2 year search. <br>  
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/referenceFees.html#birth New Jersey Department of State ] will do one 2 year search. <br>  


There are NO restrictions for obtaining birth records for a person born more than 100 years ago.
There are NO restrictions for obtaining birth records for a person born more than 100 years ago.  


If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br>  
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br>  
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== '''Births from 1920 to the Present'''  ==
== '''Births within last 100 years'''  ==


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====


Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link.&nbsp;


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| {{RecordSearch|1674736|1649-1906 - At FamilySearch.org}}
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Ancestry database: Includes Index Only'''
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use your own Ancestry subscription]
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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| ''Can't access Ancestry?''
| Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No birth record for your ancestor?'''
| [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|Other records with birth information]]
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
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