Essex County, NJ Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce Records
Essex County, New Jersey, has 22 municipalities. To obtain vital records like birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates, you should contact the town or municipality where the event originally happened. You can find a list of the Essex County municipalities on thishere. The website contains the contact information for each individual municipality office. Be sure to contact the office before visiting to confirm the hours and find out about required fees or forms. You can find out more information about the county by visiting their official website. The State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services website also contains information on how to obtain vital records.