Vital Statistics

In compliance with state regulations, the Bureau of Vital Statistics keeps records of all births, deaths and marriages. Information on how to obtain a marriage license and certified copies of births and deaths that occurred in Nutley are available by calling the Township's Registrar at 973-284-4976 or contact via email.

REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
Kathy Rempusheski  (973) 284 - 4976
krempusheski@nutleynj.org
Office Hours are:
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00-4:00PM
MONDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:30-7:30PM

Marriage License
  • If the bride is a resident of New Jersey, the Marriage license must be obtained in the municipality where she lives.
  • Both bride, groom and a witness(who may be a relative) must appear before the Registrar to apply for the Marriage Certificate well in advance of the wedding date.
  • There is a 72 Hour (3 Day) waiting period before the license is issued.
  • The bride must provide proof of residency.
  • A birth certificate may be requested for proof of age.
  • Social Security numbers must be provided.
  • Divorce decrees or death certificates must be presented to the Registrar for examination.
  • The marriage license is filed in the town the marriage took place in (not necessarily where it was applied for).

LICENSE FEE IS $28.00
TRANSCRIPT FEE IS $10.00 PER CERTIFIED COPY

Certificate of Domestic Partnership

To register a domestic partnership in the state of New Jersey applicants must:

  • Execute an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership Form together in the presence of a Notary Public
  • File the notarized Affidavit Form with the local Registrar in any municipality in New Jersey to obtain a Certificate of Domestic Partnership
  • Provide valid ID for each applicant
  • Identify common residence in the state of New Jersey
  • Joint Deed, Mortgage or Lease
  • Joint Bank Account
  • Designation of one of the person as primary beneficiary in the other's will
  • Designation of one of the persons a primary beneficiary in the other's life
  • Joint ownership of a motor vehicle
Birth Certificates
  • Births are registered in the town in which they occur
  • The Registrar must authenticate the identity of the requestor and his or her relationship with the subject of the vital record

TRANSCRIPT FEE IS $10.00 PER CERTIFIED COPY

Death Certificates
  • Death certificates are filed in the place of death, not where the individual lived.
  • The Registrar must authenticate the identity of the requestor and his or her relationship with the subject on the vital record.

TRANSCRIPT FEE IS $10.00 PER CERTIFIED COPY

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