New Jersey Free Death Records

• New Jersey is a "closed record state," meaning death certificates are only available to people who meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Proof of relationship is not required if you are asking for a certification, which is an uncertified informational copy of the vital record not valid for establishing identity or legal purposes.
• Download the Death Certificate Application Form
from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
• Complete the above form and mail it, along with any applicable fees, and a photocopy of your government issued photo identification, to:
New Jersey Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration 
Customer Service Unit – Non-genealogical Requests
PO Box 370 
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370

Notes:

• The Office of Vital Statistics and Registry registers vital events and maintains death records back to 1901.
• If you are looking for death records prior to 1901, you will need to contact the New Jersey Division of Archives.
• Proof of relationship is only required if you need to obtain a certified death certificate, anyone may apply for an un-certified certificate (used for genealogical research).

Cost:

• Varies based on municipality, contact your local registrar (link below) for specifics