For Adopted Persons

Right now. The New Jersey Department of Health will begin distributing the files beginning January 2, 2017.

Download and complete the application form.  Mail it to:

Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
Adoption Request Unit
PO Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370
(call 609-292-4087 ext. 529 for a hard copy)

You need to include two additional things:

• Proof of Identity (acceptable forms of identity listed in in the instructions section of the application form)
• $25.00 check made out to the State Treasurer of New Jersey

You will receive a non-certified copy of your original birth certificate on file with the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry. If your birth parent(s) submitted a contact preference and family history information, you will also receive a copy of that information. You will  receive your documents by postal mail.

$25.00. You will need to send a check made out to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey along with your application.