Department of Health for the State of New Jersey

COVID-19 Resources

Vital Records

The Office of Vital Statistics and Registry registers vital events and maintains the following vital records:

Birth records from 1923 to present
Marriage records from 1941 to present
Death records from 1941 to present
Domestic partnership records from 2004
Civil union records from 2007
Certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth from 1969
Adoption records - foreign and domestic

Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

WIC is a public health nutrition program that provides wholesome food, nutrition education and community support for eligible women who are pregnant and post-partum with infants and children up to five years old.

See if you qualify for WIC benefits →

In the News

NJ Department of Health Reminds Residents to Stay Informed about Mpox This Summer; Encourages Vaccination for Individuals at Risk

With a recent cluster of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) reported in Chicago and two new cases reported in New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is reminding residents ahead of the summer season to be aware of their risks and virus symptoms, and emphasizes that vaccination offers the best protection against serious illness.

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New Jersey Department of Health Announces $250,000 Grant Opportunity to Support Integrated Health Care for Military, Veterans, and First Responders

NJDOH has announced a $250,000 grant opportunity to support an existing program or the creation of a new pilot program focused on integrating primary care, behavioral health, palliative care, hospice, and telehealth services for members of the military, veterans, and first responders.

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New Jersey Department of Health Proposes to Readopt Existing N.J.A.C. 10:36, Patient Supervision at State Psychiatric Hospitals, with Amendments and Recodification as New N.J.A.C 8:135

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today proposes to readopt existing N.J.A.C. 10:36 Patient Supervision at State Psychiatric Hospitals, with amendments, and proposes to recodify the chapter as new N.J.A.C. 8:135, to reflect the 2018 reorganization of jurisdiction over the operation and administration of State psychiatric hospitals from the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) to NJDOH.

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Recognizing National Infant Immunization Week, NJ Health Department Raises Awareness About Importance of Childhood Vaccination

In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-30, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is reminding parents of the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases by making sure they are up to date on all vaccinations. In addition to other ongoing efforts to raise awareness and share information with residents about vaccines, NJDOH will be hosting a Facebook Live at 6:30 p.m. on May 3 for parents and caregivers of children to discuss and answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

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