Registrar of Vital Statistics

Cindy Ruffo, Registrar
Email: cruffo@cityofnorthfield.org
609-641-2832 x 126

Robin Atlas, Deputy Registrar
Email: ratlas@cityofnorthfield.org
609-641-2832 x 127

The Registrar of Vital Statistics is the keeper of birth, death, marriage records, domestic partnership records and civil union records, also referred to as “vital records”. These records are confidential and not openly accessible to the public. As per State Law, the Registrar is limited as to whom a record may be issued.  A Vital record can be obtained in the municipality where the event occurred. The eligibility and necessary requirements are contained below.

The office of the Registrar is located in the tax office at the front of City Hall. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Marriage license applications are taken until 4:15pm, unless an appointment has been made.

Requests for certified copies of a Vital Record may be processed either in person at the above address, or by mail, if the appropriate information, requirements, and payment are mailed to:

City of Northfield Registrar
1600 Shore Road
Northfield, NJ 08225

Please make checks payable to “City of Northfield” and a SASE must be included.

Fees:

$5.00 for each Certified copy of a Vital record
$28.00 for a Marriage or Civil Union Application

Acceptable Identification is required, a valid and current photo driver’s license or a valid and current County ID are acceptable on their own. Please note that “valid and current” means with the address where you live at the time of your application and not expired. If you do not have either one, then you will need two alternate forms of identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where and how do I apply?
   If applying for a marriage, civil union or domestic partnership and the ceremony will be in New Jersey, the couple must apply in the municipality where either the bride or groom or either partner reside.
   
   If both reside outside of New Jersey, they must apply in the municipality where the ceremony will occur.
   
   Domestic Partnership Information
   Civil Union Information
   Marriage License Information
2. How do I obtain a certified copy of a vital record?
   Per Governor’s Executive Order 18, Certified copies will only be issued if all of the following criteria are met:
   1. Complete an application (or send a letter) fully identifying the record with all pertinent information.
   2. A Certified copy of a vital record may only be issued to you, if you meet the relationship requirements per Executive Order 18 or pursuant to a Court order.
   3. Acceptable identification is required
   
   Note: (Applicant is the person requesting the record)
   
   Click here for more information on who is qualified to receive a certified copy of a vital record.