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Vital Statistics

The Borough's Office of Vital Statistics is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Office of Vital Statistics is responsible for the issuance of Certified Copies of Births, Marriages, Remarriages, Civil Unions, reaffirmations of Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; as well as applications for licenses for Marriages, Remarriages, Civil Unions, reaffirmations of Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships for the residents of Farmingdale or for those hosting their events in Farmingdale. 

Registrar: Elizabeth Griffin
Deputy Registrar: Corinne DiCorcia Williams
Phone: 732-938-4077 for questions or appointments.  

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the NJ Department of Health and Vital Statistics Site

** IMPORTANT: Please note - Events that occur at Eagle Oaks Country Club must be recorded as occurring in and then be filed with Howell Township. Events that occur at Allaire Chapel must be recorded as occurring in and then be filed with Wall Township. The Borough of Farmingdale cannot accept these records** 

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE: Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union or Reaffirmation of Civil Union
Call 732-938-4077 to arrange an appointment for a License Application
All licenses are available to all qualifying couples of all gender compositions, including applicants seeking marriage licenses for same-gender or "same-sex" marriages and nonbinary applicants. 

Couples holding their event in the State of New Jersey must apply for their license at least 72 hours before the intended date of the event.
Application is made in the municipality (town) where either applicant resides. If you are a resident applying in Farmingdale, please bring the following required documents to your appointment when applying for a license:

  • Proof of identity by presenting your driver’s license, passport or state/federal I.D.
  • Proof of residency (in Farmingdale) by one applicant if a New Jersey resident
  • Social Security number*
  • A witness, 18 years of age or older
  • The $28 application fee (cash, check or money order)
*Social security number is required by law for US citizens and will be kept confidential.

Any documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

You may prefill the first two pages of the application prior to your appointment, the third page must be completed in the presence of the registrar.
The license is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance (when the license is picked up).

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Same Sex Marriages
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Civil Unions
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Marriages
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding General Vital Statistic Matters

Further helpful information regarding Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Unions, Reaffirmations of Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships
can be found by visiting the State of New Jersey Health and Vital Statistics Website


CERTIFIED COPIES
The Vital Statistics Office maintains and records all births, marriages, remarriages, civil unions, reaffirmations of Civil Unions, and deaths that occur in Farmingdale only. 
Confidentiality - All vital statistics are extremely confidential and anyone requesting a document must adhere to State requirements to obtain the requested records by providing proper identification and proof of relationship.  
To obtain a Certified Copy you must complete an application for a certified copy and provide proof of relationship to the record.
Certified Copies are $15.00 each (cash, check, or money order). 

For more information on Vital Statistics, visit the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics website.