New Jersey death certificate apostille
Get an Apostille for a New Jersey Death Certificate
If you need to present a New Jersey death certificate overseas, it must be authenticated with a New Jersey apostille for recognition in Hague Convention countries.
We take care of the entire process quickly and accurately—so the death certificate is ready for international use without delays or complications.
Contact us today to begin the process!
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New Jersey apostille requirements for death certificates
To be eligible for apostilles / legalization, certified copies of New Jersey death certificates should be issued by the Office of Vital Statistics of the NJ Department of Health in Trenton NJ, and certified by the State Registrar or Assistant State Registrar. These certificates are usually blue, green or burgundy in color.
Death certificates that have the following signatures are acceptable for NJ apostilles / legalization:
- Charles A. Karkut, New Jersey State Registrar
- Donald L. Lipira, New Jersey State Registrar
- Joseph A. Komosinski, State Registrar
- Yamileth Contreras, Acting State Registrar
- Philip Thigpen, Acting State Registrar
- Genevieve Raganelli, Acting State Registrar
- Joseph R.Klett, Director, Division of Archives
- F. Merton Saybolt, State Registrar
- Vincent T. Arrisi, State Registrar
- Juan M. Jr Rivera, Acting State Registrar
- Barbara Nasuto, New Jersey State Registrar
- Teresa C. Quintana, State Registrar
- Tiffany Drennon, Acting State Registrar
- Jeffrey Dublin, Acting State Registrar
- Tiffany Drennon, State Registrar
Locally issued death certificates (death certificates issued by municipal, town, county registrars) are not eligible for apostilles.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
We can assist you in obtaining a certified copy of a New Jersey death certificate and have it apostilled. ORDER ONLINE. Certified copies are available for events occuring within the last 40 years.
If you have an original death certificate, you can email a copy for a free document evaluation.
Get a New Jersey apostille
Send the original death certificate by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a New Jersey apostille.
In the State of New Jersey, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by two staples. It is signed by the New Jersey State Treasurer (facsimile signature) and has the Great Seal of the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 2 weeks + mail
Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to
If you are sending your document(s) from a foreign country, please use FedEx, DHL, UPS or TNT, and email the tracking number so that we can watch for your package.
No hidden fees.
Our guarantee: If we are unable to get your documents apostilled or legalized, we will issue a 100% refund, we do not keep any service fees.
Free document evaluation
Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
