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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. | ||
'''1665-1799. '''[https://wwwnet1.state.nj.us/DOS/Admin/ArchivesDBPortal/ColonialMarriages.aspx New Jersey Department of Archives and Records] have a Statewide Index to Colonial Marriages 1665 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. | '''1665-1799. '''[https://wwwnet1.state.nj.us/DOS/Admin/ArchivesDBPortal/ColonialMarriages.aspx New Jersey Department of Archives and Records] have a Statewide Index to Colonial Marriages 1665 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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'''Bureau of Vital Statistics'''<br>P.O. Box 370<br>Trenton, NJ 08625<br>Telephone: 609-292-4087 (information)<br>Telephone: 609-633-2860 (to order records)<br>Fax: 609-392-4292<br>Internet: [http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/gen.shtml New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services] | '''Bureau of Vital Statistics'''<br>P.O. Box 370<br>Trenton, NJ 08625<br>Telephone: 609-292-4087 (information)<br>Telephone: 609-633-2860 (to order records)<br>Fax: 609-392-4292<br>Internet: [http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/gen.shtml New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services] | ||
Be sure to request the "long form." If the exact date is unknown, there is an additional fee for each year searched. The fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in: | Be sure to request the "long form." If the exact date is unknown, there is an additional fee for each year searched. The fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in: | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||
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'''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. | ||
== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
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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.judiciary.state.nj.us/superior/dissolution.htm Clerk of the Superior Court] | '''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.judiciary.state.nj.us/superior/dissolution.htm Clerk of the Superior Court] | ||
== Adoption Records == | |||
The New Jersey State Archives has early adoption records from some counties. Their holdings vary from county to county. Additional and/or more recent records are held by the county surrogates' offices and Superior Court; consult the county records and judiciary pages for addresses and links. | |||
It should be noted that New Jersey's 1940 adoption statute did not retroactively seal earlier adoption files. | |||
== Additional Help == | |||
For an inventory of the birth, marriage, and death records kept in the various towns, cities, and counties as of 1941, see: | |||
*''Guide to Vital Statistics Records in New Jersey'' <ref>''Guide to Vital Statistics Records in New Jersey''. ({{FHL|259389|item}} book 974.9 V2h; film 874039 items 1-2; fiche 6051253). </ref>Volume 1 has information on birth, marriage, and death records, and volume two has information on the vital statistics records kept in churches. | |||
=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. | *Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record. | ||
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. | *If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths. | ||
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. | *Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative. | ||
*Search for Vital Record in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. | *Search for Vital Record in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''New Jersey''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county. | ||
=== Research Guides === | === Research Guides === | ||