Bureau of Vital Statistics

The Bureau of Vital Statistics is available for Marriage License Applications by appointment only between the hours of 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please call 973-325-4121 to schedule an appointment.  Vital Record Copies can be obtained Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

About the Bureau of Vital Statistics

The Bureau of Vital Statistics is conducted under the supervision of the Township Registrar. The Registrar is required to see that all births, marriages, deaths and civil unions take place within West Orange borders are properly recorded locally and with the State Vital Statistic Office in Trenton. Certified copies of vital statistics records, marriage licenses, and burial permits are issued by this division. Census track mortality statistics are also kept on file.

RelationshipApplicationRequirements
MarriageApplication for LicenseEntering Into a Marriage or Civil Union in New Jersey
Civil UnionApplication for LicenseEntering Into a Marriage or Civil Union in New Jersey 
Domestic PartnershipInformation on Registering a Domestic Partnership in New JerseyRegistering a Domestic Partnership in New Jersey
Certified CopiesApplication for a Certified Copy of a Vital Record and InstructionsN/A