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*Search for New Jersey Collections on [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] under [http://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=42 <u>New Jersey</u>] - Free  
*Search for New Jersey Collections on [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] under [http://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=42 <u>New Jersey</u>] - Free  
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*Order&nbsp;[http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_jersey.htm New Jersey Certificates ]online -$
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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.&nbsp; '''[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.&nbsp; '''[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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'''1682-1956'''&nbsp; {{RecordSearch|1803976|New Jersey, Marriages, 1682-1956}} Index and images to marriage records from selected counties in the state of New Jersey on FamilySearch Historical Record Collection. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Counties not available to view: Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Middlesex, Monmouth, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Union, and Warren.<br><br>  
'''1682-1956'''&nbsp; {{RecordSearch|1803976|New Jersey, Marriages, 1682-1956}} Index and images to marriage records from selected counties in the state of New Jersey on FamilySearch Historical Record Collection. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Counties not available to view: Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Middlesex, Monmouth, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Union, and Warren.<br><br>  


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.
 
*'''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]].''' When an '''eloping''' New Jersey couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Cecil County, Maryland|Elkton, Cecil, Maryland]], or [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, Virginia]].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Genealogy Blog'' at http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ (accessed 8 January 2011).</ref>


=== Indexes  ===
=== Indexes  ===
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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.  
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.
It should be noted that New Jersey's 1940 adoption statute did not retroactively seal earlier adoption files.  


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