Death Records in Burlington County, NJ

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• New Jersey Vital RecordsOfficial

  Order certified birth and death certificates from the New Jersey Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, the official state office.

  6-8 weeks online; longer by mail$25Online, mail, in personGovernment-issued ID; proof of eligible relationship

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• Burlington County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Burlington County, NJ County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Burlington County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).