Obtaining a Certified Copy

Fees

Our fees are as follows:

  • First copy: $10
  • Any additional copies of the same record ordered on the same day is $2 each.

Two Ways to Obtain Certified Copies

There are two ways to obtain certified copies:

In Person

Our address is 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, New Jersey. Acceptable methods of payment are cash, money order, certified check.

*Identity must be established by the couple through a valid driver license, valid passport or valid State or Federal ID

By Mail

The mailing address is: Registrar, Borough of Medford Lakes, 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ  08055.  Acceptable methods of payment are money order or certified checks made out to the Borough of Medford Lakes. Photo copies of ID must be submitted along with request.

Eligible Individuals Who Can Obtain Certified Copies of Vital Records

The individual of legal age, the parents of, a brother or sister of legal age (with proof of their relationship i.e. certified copy of birth certificate showing parents names), the spouse/partner (with proof of civil union, domestic partnership or marriage certificate), the child of legal age (with proof of their relationship i.e. certified copy of birth certificate showing parents names), the grandchild of legal age (with proof of their relationship i.e. certified copies of birth certificate showing parents and grandparents names), the legal guardian/representative with proper court documents within a 2 year period).

Required Identification

  • A valid photo drivers license showing your current address and signature;
  • If a valid photo drivers license is not available, two of the following are necessary:
  • A non-photo drivers license
  • County ID
  • Passport
  • Vehicle registration and/or insurance card
  • Copy of utility bill, bank statement
  • Proof of signature is required

When filling out request form, the information provided must be exact and complete as it appears on the original record. Please provide a phone number where you can be reached should a problem arise.

Additional Information

Any and all additional information please call our office.