Vital Statistics
THE OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
The Office of Vital Statistics is up and running. We are here to assist with the majority of our daily functions via mail, email or fax.
The best way for you to reach us is via email as follows:
Connie Delrocco cdelrocco@bridgewaternj.gov
Vilma Day vday@bridgewaternj.gov
To reach us via mail:
Attention: Office of Vital Statistics
100 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
To reach us via telephone:
(908) 725-6300
Connie Delrocco: Ext. 5551
Vilma Day: Ext. 5201
THE OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS
SERVICES:
- Register Vital events including Births, Marriages & Deaths
- Issue Marriage Licenses
- Issue Certified copies of Marriage, Birth & Death Certificates
- Issue Amendments to Marriage, Birth & Death Certificates
- Maintain copies of all vital records where event occurred in Bridgewater Township
- Corrections to vital records can be submitted to the State Department of Vital Statistics and Registry (where applicable)
MARRIAGE LICENSES:
- Applications for marriage/civil union are taken in the Municipality where either applicant lives
- Applications are by appointment only (908) 725-6300 ext. 5201, 5551
- A witness, 18 years or older must be present, proper ID is required (Valid driver’s license/ Passport/ State/Federal ID
Required Documents when applying for a Marriage/Civil Union License
- Proof of Identity:
- Valid driver’s license/ Passport/ State/Federal ID
- Proof of Residency:
- Valid driver’s license / utility bill / lease / tax return
- Name and Birth place (country or state) of both sets of parents (Maiden name of Mother)
- Name, address and phone number of the person performing the ceremony
- Name of place, and city where event will take place
- $28.00 payable in cash, check, or money order
- Death certificate or divorce papers, if applicable
- Social Security Number
Additional information regarding marriage of civil unions can be found here
CERTIFIED COPIES OF A VITAL RECORD
This office, upon request, supplies certified copies of non-genealogical vital records of all births, deaths and marriage/civil unions where the event took place in Bridgewater Township.
Each copy is $25.00 and $2.00 for each additional certified copy.
Cash (exact change) check or money order made out to “Bridgewater Township”. We do not accept credit/debit cards.
To request a certified copy of a vital record by mail, fill out an application, include driver’s license with current address (cannot send to P.O. Box) and include a check or money order for $25.00 for the first copy and $2.00 for each additional copy. Please include a self addressed stamped envelope and mail to:
Bridgewater Health Department/Vital Statistics
100 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Click here to download “Request for Certified Copy of a Vital Record” form.
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
WHAT IS A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AND HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR ONE?
A domestic partnership is for couples of the same sex OR couples that opposite sex and who are both 62 years of age or older. Couples must meet certain requirements.
The Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is not available as an electronic form. It is a carbon copy form that must be obtained from our offices.
View all Domestic Partnership requirements and information here.