Linda Miick, Registrar
49 Dolan Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872
732-390-7012
732-390-7458
registrar@sayreville.com

This office is responsible for registering all births, civil unions, domestic partnerships, marriages and deaths that occur in the Borough of Sayreville.

The following information pertains to Vital Statistics:

• Certified copies of births, civil unions, domestic partnerships, marriages, and deaths
• Applications for civil unions and marriages
• Filing of domestic partnerships
• Modifications of all vital records

CERTIFIED COPIES OF VITAL RECORDS

There are two ways to obtain certified copies.  The fee for all certified copies is $10.00 each.  Please click here for the request for certified copy application:

• In person, our address is 49 Dolan Street (we are behind the Borough Hall, next to the Recreation Department). Acceptable methods of payment are cash, money order, check, or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).  Please note that although we accept cash you must go to the main building to pay and, therefore, strongly suggest you use another form of accepted payment.

• By mail: The mailing address is: Health Department, 49 Dolan Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872. Acceptable methods of payment are money order or check made out to the Borough of Sayreville. Photo copies of ID must be submitted along with request.  Please see below for eligibility of a vital record and the acceptable forms of id.

Eligible individuals who can obtain certified copies of vital records.

The individual of legal age, the parents of, a brother or sister of legal age (with proof of their relationship i.e. certified copy of birth certificate showing parents names), the spouse/partner (with proof of civil union, domestic partnership or marriage certificate), the child of legal age (with proof of their relationship i.e. certified copy of birth certificate showing parents names), the grandchild of legal age (with proof of their relationship i.e. certified copies of birth certificate showing parents and grandparents names), the legal guardian/representative with proper court documents within a 2 year period).

Required Identification.

• A valid photo drivers license showing your CURRENT address and signature;
• If a valid photo drivers license is not available, two of the following are necessary:
• A non-photo drivers license
• County ID
• Passport
• Vehicle registration and/or insurance card
• Copy of utility bill, bank statement
• Proof of signature is required

When filling out request form, the information provided must be exact and complete as it appears on the original record. Please provide a phone number where you can be reached should additional information be needed.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE OR CIVIL UNION LICENSE

I only apply in Sayreville if:
           - One of the applicants are residents of Sayreville
           - Applicants are not residents of New Jersey but are getting the ceremony will be conducted in Sayreville

What do I need to apply?
-FIRST you need to set a date - we do not perform the ceremonies here or set up appointments -  this needs to be done prior to coming in to fill out your license application
-The application requires that you state whom, and where the ceremony is taking place -  have this information prior to coming in to apply.
        - Civil ceremonies are conducted in New Brunswick or other surrounding towns.  Possible officiants are Elaine Flynn, County Clerk, 732-745-3005 or County Judge 732-745-3096.

AFTER YOU HAVE YOUR DATE, come at least 7 to 10 days before the intended date of marriage/civil union with the following information about your ceremony: full name of officiant, address, and date of ceremony.

Applicants need to bring the following information:
-Birth certificates or passports
-If this is not your first-time marriage or civil union, divorce papers (w/ raised seal), civil union dissolution papers, or death certificate (w/raised seal) need to be shown
-Proof of residency (i.e., driver's license or utility bill)
-One witness over 18 years old
-Provide social security cards (which will be kept confidential)
-Fee of $28.00 - we accept exact change, visa/mastercard, or check

You may also complete the applications on the State of New Jersey’s website at www.state.nj.us/health. You must follow the instructions on this site. There is a three day waiting period before the license can be issued. If a time waiver is necessary, it must be granted by a Superior Court Judge.

FILE A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP

To complete a Domestic Partnership:

• Each partner must sign in front of a notary an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership (Affidavits are available from any local registrars office)
• Partners must be 62 years of age
• Share a common residence or member of NJ State Retirement System
• Jointly responsible for each others common welfare
• Not in any other commitment recognized by NJ Law
• Notarized Affidavit must be taken to any local registrars office to be filed and purchase a certificate of Domestic Partnership
• Fee of $28.00