The Registrar of Vital Statistics (Municipal Clerk) is responsible for providing many types of certificates and licenses within the Township. Such certificates and licenses are for Birth, Death, Marriage, Civil Union and Domestic Partnership. Since 9/11, the State of New Jersey has put in place numerous regulations and requirements in order for you to obtain a certified copy of a vital record. Proof of relationship in reference to the record you are requesting may be necessary depending on the circumstance. Depending where the birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership or death occurred will determine where you need to apply for your vital record. If you wish to obtain a vital record, the following stipulations must be met:
- Fill out Application for a Certification or a Certified Copy of a Vital Record
- Make sure you fill out your current name and address
- Cost of Record: $10.00 for each copy requested. Checks and money orders can be made payable to “Commercial Township”.
- You must include copies of two forms of identification such as :
- Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Photo Identification
- Medicaid or Medicare
- Passport
- Voter Registration
- Green card/Immigrant Visa
- Federal or County Id
If you are mailing in your application, proof of identification and payment, please be sure to include a daytime phone number where you can be reached in case there is a question or concern. Mail above to:
Commercial Township
Registrar Of Vital Statistics
1768 Main Street
Port Norris, NJ 08349
If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (856) 785-3100 Ext. 309 or 310.
Marriage Licenses are available to qualifying applicants of all gender compositions, including applicants seeking marriage licenses for same-gender or same sex marriages and nonbinary applicants.
NJDOH application
License, marriage, and nonbinary, Civil Union, or Reaffirmation of Civil Union application
NJDOH same sex marriage frequently asked questions
Department of Health | Vital Statistics | Frequently Asked Questions (nj.gov)
Though it may take longer, you can also request any vital record from the State Registrar’s Office. To contact the State Registrar’s Office please call 1-866-649-8726 (toll free) or (609) 292-4087. For more information you can also log on to the website.