LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is a government-approved organization, so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your personal data when ordering official New Jersey death record copies. As America’s #1 resource for official government-issued vital records, VitalChek offers the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct connection for ordering official New Jersey death record copies online from New Jersey Vital Records. An official death record copy issued through our service typically has a raised or stamped seal and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your enhanced security, selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering official New Jersey death record copies is recommended. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by New Jersey Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, as well as providing insurance should your delivery be lost or damaged in transit.

NEW JERSEY DEATH CERTIFICATES New Jersey Vital Records issues certified copies of New Jersey death certificates, that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Who Can Order? Copies of New Jersey death certificates will only be issued to persons who establish themselves as the decedent's spouse, parent, adult child, adult grandchild, adult sibling, *legal guardian or *legal representative, *Proof of Entitlement Requirements - In addition to meeting the Identification Requirements listed above, anyone not listed above, including legal guardians and legal representatives, must fax proof of entitlement (power of attorney, administrator/executor of decedent's estate must submit beneficiary papers, etc.) to 877.553.2194. Attorneys must also provide a letter of explanation on their letterhead, along with a copy of their bar card. Important - If New Jersey Vital Records is unable to establish your entitlement to the record being ordered, a non-certified Certification will be used, which can be used for informational purposes only. A non-certified Certification cannot be used for legal purposes. Where Can The Document Be Shipped? New Jersey Vital Records will only ship copies of New Jersey death certificates to the entitled applicant's billing/identification address. Important - Your billing address and the address on the form of identification you submit, must match. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

An official New Jersey death record copy is generally required documentation for collecting death benefits or claiming insurance proceeds. Other valid purposes for an official death record copy include:

	Completing a Final Tax Return
	Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate
	Social Security Notification
	Assuming Control of Family Assets Held in the Deceased’s Name
	Probating a Will

In addition to certified death record copies, New Jersey Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Certificates and Marriage Records for events that occurred within the State of New Jersey. You may order copies of New Jersey Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.