Borough of Franklin
Registrar of Vital Statistics
46 Main Street
Franklin, NJ  07416

Marguerite Nemeth, Registrar

Phone: 973/827-9280X100  Fax:  973/827-9279
 

The Registrar of Vital Statistics is responsible for registering all births, marriages, deaths, domestic partnerships and civil unions that occurred within the Borough.

To obtain certified copies, you may mail your request form or call the office to make arrangements to pick up a copy in person.

The fee for all certified copies is $10.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy.  You should make your check or money order payable to "Franklin Borough".  Do not send cash through the mail.  Mail request form, fee, copy of ID and a self addressed stamped envelope to the Registrar at the above address.

There are specific individuals who can obtain a Vital Record:

bulletThe subject of legal age.
bulletThe parents of the subject.
bulletA brother or sister of legal age with proof of the relationship.
bulletThe spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner, the child and grandchild of legal age showing proof of the relationship.
bulletThe legal guardian or legal representative with court documentation.

Death Certificates will not include cause of death unless a notarized Authorization to Release Cause of Death Form is submitted along with the Request for Vital Record. 

REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION

For all certified copies, proper identification is required.  A valid photo driver's license showing your current address and signature, or two of the following documents must be provided:
 
bulletA non-photo drivers license,
bulletA vehicle registration,
bulletA vehicle insurance card,
bulletA county ID,
bulletA passport, voter registration, school ID or a utility bill received within the last three months.

Do not use this form to request a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth.  Use form REG 68 which is available on the State Health Department's website at:  www.state.nj.us/health/vital/vital.shtml.  Follow the instructions carefully.

 

REQUEST FOR VITAL RECORD FORM

AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE CAUSE OF DEATH
HOW TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE HOW TO APPLY FOR A CIVIL UNION LICENSE
HOW TO REGISTER FOR DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP