Vital Statistics

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Vital Statistics is to maintain a uniform system for registration and a permanent and continuous index for all birth, death, and marriage records that occur in the Township of Washington. This office works hand-in-hand with area hospitals, funeral homes, and the NJ State Registrar's Office to carry out the registration process and provide a courteous and customer-friendly service to the public.

Services

• Establish a permanent public record for each birth, death, fetal death, and marriage occurring in the Township of Washington.
• Provide certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates.
• Licensing of dogs

Forms & Applications

• Marriage License Application
• Application for a Copy of a Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificates (PDF)

Please Note: For security reasons, no records can be verified over the phone, fax or through email.

TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE/CIVIL UNION

You may apply for a marriage license in the Clerk's Office between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. If you have downloaded the form it may be completed before your visit to the Clerk's Office, or you may obtain and complete the form in the Clerk's Office. The front page may be completed prior; however, the back page must be completed in the presence of the Registrar during your visit.

The following items must be provided:

1. Click here to print the marriage application form from our website. The State requires that the application must be double-sided and only on one (1) page.
2. Both applicants' drivers license showing current address. Drivers license must reflect the current legal address. One applicant must be a Washington Township resident with drivers license as proof of residency.
3. If either applicant has been previously married, the exact date and place of dissolution of marriage is required. A copy of the divorce decree is helpful.
4. The date of the ceremony, the location of ceremony and the name, title and contact information of the officiant.
5. Cash or check in the amount of $28 payable to the Township of Washington for the application fee. Cash or check in the amount of $150 for the ceremony fee, IF the marriage will be taking place in our Municipal building. Credit Cards are accepted. There will be a service fee.
6. You must have a witness over the age of 18 who knows both parties personally.

Both applicants and one witness must appear for the application of the license. Marriage licenses are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

If both applicants are not residents of the State of New Jersey, but are getting married in the State of New Jersey, you must apply in the municipality where the ceremony is to be performed.

If the marriage will take place out of the State of  New Jersey, you must apply in the state in which the ceremony will be performed.

Please Note: Marriage licenses must be held for exactly 72 hours as per the state guidelines. Please allow ample time from the time your application is accepted to the actual date of the ceremony.

TO APPLY FOR A COPY OF A BIRTH, MARRIAGE OR DEATH CERTIFICATE

In order to request a Vital Record (copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate) you may do so  IN PERSON or via the Washington Township DROPBOX located in our parking lot. This Vital Statistics office only holds records of events that have occurred in the Township of Washington.

1. Click here to print the request for vital record.
2. Be sure to complete the form, indicate the number of copies you are requesting, sign and date.
3. The cost is $25 for the first copy, $5 for each additional copy of the same record purchased at the same time. Cash or check  payable to “Township of Washington”. We do not accept credit or debit cards.
4. If you are mailing the form and payment or using the dropbox, you must include a copy of your driver’s license showing current address and a self-addressed stamped envelope. If the vital record is not for you or your child, you must provide proof of relationship.
5. Place all documents in the dropbox in the parking lot of the municipal building or mail to:
   • Township of Washington
   • Attn: Clerk’s Office
   • 523 Egg Harbor Road Sewell, NJ 08080

If you are requesting a death certificate, you must provide proof of relationship to the deceased.

That means you must provide your certified birth certificate showing parents names. For a grandparent you would also need your parent's certified birth certificate showing their parents name. You will need your certified marriage certificate and/or original court document if your name has legally changed. All documents must be original. Photocopies of birth/marriage certificates are not acceptable.