Registrar of Vital Statistics

Registrar of Vital Statistics

The Registrar of Vital Statistics records all marriages, births and deaths which occur in the Borough of South Toms River. The responsibilities of Registrar include: processing marriage applications, issuing marriage licenses on the basis of the application, and providing certified copies of marriage licenses, and birth/death certificates.

Registrar: Jamie Jubert, CMR  j.jubert@boroughofsouthtomsriver.com

Deputy Registrar:  Thea Kratochvil, CMR  t.kratochvil@boroughofsouthtomsriver.com

Phone:  732-349-0403 Ext. 2

Marriage/Civil Union License Instructions

The Marriage License application is completed in the New Jersey municipality in which either party resides.

If neither person lives in New Jersey, then the couple must apply in the town in New Jersey where the ceremony will take place.

Please note that the date of ceremony, and name and address of the Officiant performing the ceremony is required to schedule the appointment to appear before the Registrar finalizing the application.  

What to Bring When You Apply

• Proof of identity by presenting an unexpired driver’s license, state/federal I.D or passport.
• Proof of residency as a Borough of South Toms River resident.
• Social Security number*
• A witness, 18 years of age or older.
• Check or Cash in the amount of $28.00

*Your social security number is required by law for US citizens, and will be kept confidential.
*Any documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

There is a minimum 72- hour waiting time before a license can be issued.  Once issued, the license must be used within 30 days of the pick-up date and is only valid within the State of New Jersey.

Marriage License Application (English)

Marriage License Application (Spanish)

FAQ Marriage License Application

To Request a Vital Record

If the marriage, birth, or death took place in the Borough of South Toms River, you may obtain a certified copy in the Municipal Clerk’s office.  The cost of all certified copies is $10.00 per document.

You must provide acceptable ID in order to get a copy of any vital record.

The following are acceptable forms of ID:

• A current, valid photo driver's license or photo non-driver's license with current address
  OR
• A current, valid driver’s license without photo and one alternate form of ID, both with current address
  OR
• Two alternate forms of ID, both of which must have current address.

Alternate forms of ID are:

• Vehicle registration
• Vehicle insurance card
• Voter registration
• US/Foreign Passport
• Immigrant Visa
• Permanent Resident Card (Green card)
• Federal/State ID
• County ID
• School ID
• Bank Statement (within previous 90 days)
• Utility bill (within the previous 90 days)
• W-2 for current/previous tax year   

The following form must also be submitted with the request: Request for Vital Statistics Form