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

VitalChek is your direct online connection for ordering official New Jersey death certificate copies from New Jersey Vital Records. Certified copies of official death certificate copies issued through our service typically have raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For enhanced security, VitalChek recommends selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering official New Jersey death certificate copies. 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, and provides 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 certificate copy is generally required documentation for claiming insurance proceeds or collecting death benefits. Other valid purposes for an official death certificate include:

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

In addition to official death certificate 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.