Who is authorized to receive a certified copy of a marriage or civil union certificate?

If your marriage or civil union occurred in Trenton, you can request a copy of the record in person or by mail. If you request a copy of the marriage or civil union certificate in person, you will receive a certified copy at that time. All certified copies contain the official stamp of the city of Boonton. The person requesting a marriage or civil union certificate will need valid photo identification. The following persons are authorized to obtain a certified copy of a record. Proof of relationship to the person named on the record is required.

  • The registered couple named on the marriage or civil union certificate.
  • The parents of the individuals listed on the record.
  • A child of the person named on the record if of legal age. (You will need to show your own birth certificate.) 
  • A sibling of the person named on the record. (You will have to show a certified copy of your birth certificate.) 
  • A legal representative (You will be required to show a court order.) 
  • A guardian with legal custody of a minor child. (You will have to show the court order.) 
  • A federal, state, or local government agency for official use only. Identification is required.

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1. What forms of identification can I use to get a certified copy of a record?
2. Who is authorized to receive a certified copy of a marriage or civil union certificate?
3. Can I authorize another person to obtain a certified copy of a marriage or civil union certificate?
4. Where can I get a certified copy of a marriage or civil union record?
5. What will I need to do to obtain a certified copy of a marriage or civil union certificate by mail?
6. How much does a certified copy of a marriage or civil union, birth or death certificate cost?
7. Who is authorized to receive a certified copy of a birth certificate?
8. How do I establish proof of relationship for a birth certificate request?
9. What if I am looking for a certified copy of a record and am an executor or legal representative?
10. What will I need to do to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate by mail?
11. Can I authorize another person to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate?
12. Where can I get a certified copy of a birth certificate?
13. How much does a certified copy of a birth certificate cost?
14. Who is authorized to receive a certified copy of a death certificate?
15. Can I authorize another person to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate?
16. Where can I get a certified copy of a death certificate?
17. What will I need to do to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate by mail?