Marriage Records in Salem 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

• The trade-off if speed matters

  How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.

  Official source

  • Time6-8 weeks online; longer by mail
  • Cost$25
  • RequiresGovernment-issued ID; proof of eligible relationship

  Faster paid option

  • TimeOften minutes, online
  • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
  • FeePaid convenience service
• Salem County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

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