Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of New Jersey: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
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The Monmouth County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Monmouth serves all of the following towns and cities in New Jersey:
- Allenhurst
- Allentown
- Asbury Park
- Atlantic Highlands
- Avon-by-the-Sea
- Belmar
- Bradley Beach
- Brielle
- Deal
- Eatontown
- Englishtown
- Fair Haven
- Farmingdale
- Freehold Borough
- Highlands
- Interlaken
- Keansburg
- Keyport
- Little Silver
- Loch Arbour
- Long Branch
- Manasquan
- Matawan
- Monmouth Beach
- Neptune City
- Oceanport
- Red Bank
- Roosevelt
- Rumson
- Sea Bright
- Sea Girt
- Shrewsbury
- Lake Como
- Spring Lake
- Spring Lake Heights
- Tinton Falls
- Union Beach
- West Long Branch
- Middletown Township
- Howell Township
- Marlboro Township
- Manalapan Township
- Freehold Township
- Neptune Township
- Ocean Township
- Wall Township
- Hazlet
- Aberdeen Township
- Holmdel Township
- Millstone
- Colts Neck Township
- Upper Freehold Township
- Shrewsbury Township
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in New Jersey such as Bergen County, Middlesex County, Essex County, Hudson County, Ocean County, then you can follow this link.
Monmouth County Vital Statistics
Monmouth County, New Jersey, is home to a total population of 622,295 residents. The area saw approximately 8,900 births last year, contributing positively to the community's growth. Meanwhile, the records show that 5,900 individuals passed away, giving insight into the demographic trends in the county. Marriage statistics reveal that 3,700 residents exchanged vows, while the divorce rate registered at 1,500. As for health indicators, the average life expectancy in Monmouth County is 80.6 years, reflecting the overall well-being of its citizens. Additionally, the region faces challenges such as an infant mortality rate of 4.5 per 1,000 live births, emphasizing the importance of healthcare initiatives. For more detailed information on these vital records, including birth and death records, marriage statistics, and more, residents are encouraged to explore resources available at the local vital records office.