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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
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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.

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New Jersey Blood Donors Urgently Needed To Address Critical Shortage After Winter Storm

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is urging eligible residents to donate blood and platelets immediately as severe winter weather and a difficult flu season have created a critical shortage.

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NJDOH Warns Residents of Phone Scam Using Fake Health Department Caller ID

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents to a phone scam in which callers falsely claim to be NJDOH employees. The Department has received multiple reports from concerned residents who have been subjected to these fraudulent calls.

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ICYMI: Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Protecting Vaccine Access and Affordability in New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation updating New Jersey’s laws to ensure immunization guidance is state-based and aligning health insurance coverage requirements with that guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health. Concurrently, NJDOH is announcing that a comprehensive update to N.J.A.C. 8:57 will be adopted on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the New Jersey Register.

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New Jersey Adopts Landmark Regulatory Change to Promote Health Care Integration and Improve Patient Care

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today announced the adoption of rules creating a single, integrated license for outpatient health care facilities. This landmark reform – achieved in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) – cuts historical red tape and enables providers to deliver integrated primary care, mental health, and addiction treatment services. This comprehensive, whole-person approach is proven to deliver improved health outcomes and better patient experiences.

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