Vital Records & Certificates in Camden, New JerseyCamden Vital Statistics

As Camden County’s seat and South Jersey’s second-largest city, Camden residents regularly need certified documents for diverse purposes including federal employment applications, university enrollment at Rutgers-Camden, Real ID compliance, and handling estate matters. The city’s urban setting and proximity to Philadelphia create ongoing demand for vital records among the metropolitan area’s workforce and families.

Camden Vital Statistics at 520 Market Street processes birth certificate requests for the city’s 71,000+ residents across all neighborhoods from Cramer Hill to Cooper Point. Infants born at Cooper University Health Care, Virtua Camden, or other regional hospitals require certified documents for enrollment in Camden City School District facilities, daycare centers, and youth programs throughout the city’s diverse communities. Families in neighborhoods like Whitman Park, East Camden, and Fairview regularly need these records for various administrative purposes. The vital statistics office maintains comprehensive records and can accommodate both walk-in requests and scheduled appointments for busy Camden families.

Couples planning weddings at venues throughout Camden, from waterfront locations overlooking the Delaware River to community centers in neighborhoods like Stockton and Bergen Square, obtain marriage licenses through Camden Vital Statistics. New Jersey requires a 72-hour waiting period after license issuance before ceremonies can be performed. Many couples appreciate the convenience of the Market Street location, easily accessible via PATCO, NJ Transit, or major roadways serving Camden’s metropolitan area. The office serves couples from across Camden County seeking to marry within city limits.

Death certificates for Camden residents are processed through the city’s vital statistics office when individuals pass away at Cooper University Hospital, in nursing facilities, or at home throughout the city’s neighborhoods. Families working with local funeral homes such as Platt Memorial Chapel need multiple certified copies for insurance claims, Social Security benefits, and estate settlement procedures. The office maintains secure records for all Camden residents regardless of which neighborhood they called home.

Camden County Superior Court handles divorce proceedings for city residents, with final judgments available through the court administrator’s office. Individuals living in Camden’s various neighborhoods from Marlton to Pyne Point need certified copies when remarrying, updating financial accounts, or modifying child custody arrangements. Court personnel can locate divorce records using case numbers or party names, with digital archives making searches more efficient for legal representatives.

Camden Vital Statistics operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at 520 Market Street in downtown Camden, easily accessible via PATCO Speedline to City Hall station or multiple NJ Transit bus routes. Street parking is available but limited downtown, with several paid parking lots nearby on Federal Street and Broadway. The office is within walking distance of major Camden landmarks including City Hall and the waterfront district. Staff accepts cash, money orders, and certified checks, with credit card processing available for larger orders. Residents recommend arriving early to avoid afternoon crowds.

From Interstate 676, take Exit 5A to Martin Luther King Boulevard, then turn right on Market Street. From PATCO, exit at City Hall station and walk two blocks east on Market Street.