Department of Health for the State of New Jersey

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 →

Communicable Diseases A to Z

COVID-19

Influenza (Flu)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Mpox

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COVID-19 Resources

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COVID-19 Information

New Jersey Respiratory Illness Dashboard

Respiratory Illness Surveillance Reports

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In the News

New Jersey Department of Health Launches SAFE NJ Program to Support School Safety and Youth Mental Health Across State

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is proud to announce the launch of the SAFE NJ Program, an initiative to provide trauma-informed mental health and safety resources to schools across New Jersey. Funded through the STOP School Violence Act grant by the Bureau of Justice Administration (BJA), this nearly $2 million project will extend critical support to high-need school districts statewide through June 30, 2027.

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H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in New Jersey Cat

The first feline case of H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) in New Jersey has been confirmed in a feral cat from Hunterdon County. The case was confirmed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory, and follows previous national reports of confirmed feline cases in other states.

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NJ Health Department Announces Waiver to Improve Access to Opioid Treatment Services

In a significant move to improve care delivery for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) announces the issuance of a rule waiver that will enhance access to opioid treatment services across the State.

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NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of Confirmed Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about potential exposure associated with a confirmed case of measles. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to stay up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.

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