N.J. Admin. Code § 8:2-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:2-3.1 - Fees; refund of fees; excess payment

(a) Fees for birth record searches, copies of birth records or changes to birth records are specified in 26:8-40.1; 26:8-62; 26:8-63; 26:8-64; and 2A:52-4 (Vital Statistics).

1. For each search of records of live birth or stillbirth, whether or not a certification or certified copy is made, the applicant shall remit to the State Registrar a fee of $ 25.00, with the exception of searches under (a)2 below and searches for which there shall be no fee pursuant to 26:8-63.

2. For any search of genealogical records of birth or stillbirth, whether or not a certification or certified copy is made, the applicant shall remit to the State Registrar a fee of $ 25.00, plus a fee of $ 1.00 for each additional year searched, except as provided by N.J.S.A. 26:8-63.

3. The fee for each additional copy of a record of live birth or stillbirth shall be $ 2.00.

4. Fees for certified copies or certifications obtained from a local registrar shall be set by municipal ordinance.

(b) In the instance of individuals forwarding funds in excess of those fees specified in 26:8-40.1, 26:8-61, 26:8-62, 26:8-63, 26:8-64, and 2A:52-4 (Vital Statistics), the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services will not make refunds of $ 1.00 or less.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:2-3.1

Amended by R.2005 d.209, effective 7/5/2005.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 172(b), 37 New Jersey Register 2504(a).
In (a), added 1 through 4.