Camden County Marriage Records

Camden County sits along the Delaware River, directly across from Philadelphia. Formed in 1844 from Gloucester County, it has 37 municipalities and a county seat in Camden. The County Clerk is Pamela Lampitt, and her office is at 520 Market Street in Camden. Marriage records in Camden County are available through local registrars, state archives, and online databases. This page covers all the ways to find and obtain marriage records across Camden County.

Where to Find Camden County Marriage Records

Each of the 37 municipalities in Camden County has a registrar who handles marriage licenses and certificates. The County Clerk at 520 Market Street in Camden can be reached at (856) 225-5300. While the clerk handles many public records, marriage records are maintained at the municipal level. Contact the registrar in the town where the license was issued.

Major towns in Camden County include Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, Voorhees, Winslow, and Pennsauken. Each has its own registrar who processes marriage licenses and stores the resulting records. If you know where the couple lived at the time of the marriage, start with that town.

The VitalRec directory lists contact information for registrars in Camden County and across the state. This helps you find the right phone number and address quickly.

Online directories like this one make it easier to identify the correct office for Camden County marriage records.

The City of Camden Clerk office also handles vital records for marriages that took place within the city limits. You can find more details at the City of Camden website.

The city clerk in Camden processes marriage licenses for residents of the city and stores those records.

How to Search Camden County Marriage Records

To find a marriage record in Camden County, start with the town. Call the registrar and provide the names of both spouses. Give the approximate date if you know it. The registrar can search their records and tell you what is available. Most searches take just a few minutes over the phone.

If you do not know the town, the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics can search statewide. This office keeps records for all marriages in New Jersey from 1848 to the present. They cover every municipality in Camden County. Send a written request with the names, approximate date, and $25 fee. The state office is at P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370.

Cherry Hill Township is one of the largest municipalities in Camden County. Their vital statistics office handles marriage records for Cherry Hill residents. Visit the Cherry Hill Township website for contact information and hours.

Cherry Hill is one of many Camden County municipalities where you can obtain marriage records directly from the local registrar.

Note: When searching for Camden County marriage records online, check the New Jersey State Archives database for older records and the Office of Vital Statistics for more recent ones.

Historical Marriage Records in Camden County

Camden County was created in 1844 from Gloucester County. Marriage records from before that year may be filed under Gloucester County. The New Jersey State Archives in Trenton holds historical marriage records for Camden County and its predecessor. These records document marriages from the mid-1800s onward.

The Camden County Historical Society preserves local history materials that include family records, photographs, and documents. Their collection covers the area from the colonial period through the present. Researchers studying Camden County marriages may find church records, newspaper announcements, and other sources at the historical society that complement the official vital records.

Before 1848, civil marriage records in New Jersey were inconsistent. Church records from Camden County fill many of the gaps. Quaker meeting houses, Catholic parishes, and Protestant churches all kept records of marriages they performed. These records are scattered across various archives and repositories, but the Camden County Historical Society can help point you in the right direction.

The proximity to Philadelphia shaped Camden County's history. Many families crossed the Delaware River, and marriages sometimes involved residents of both states. If you cannot find a record in Camden County, check Pennsylvania records as well. The couple may have married across the river.

Getting a Marriage License in Camden County

Both people must appear at the registrar office together. You apply in the town where either person lives. If neither is a New Jersey resident, apply in the Camden County town where the ceremony will take place. The license fee is $28.

Bring valid photo identification. A driver's license, passport, or state ID card works. If either person has been married before, bring the divorce decree or death certificate to prove that marriage ended. The registrar in Camden County checks all documents before processing the application.

After you apply, there is a 72-hour waiting period. This is a New Jersey state requirement that applies in every Camden County municipality. A judge can waive this period in certain cases. Once the waiting period passes, the license is valid for 30 days. Hold the ceremony within that time, or you will have to start over.

• Both applicants appear in person together
• Apply at the registrar where either person lives
• Pay the $28 license fee
• Bring photo ID and prior marriage documentation
• Wait 72 hours before the ceremony

After the wedding, the officiant completes the license and returns it to the registrar. The registrar then files the permanent marriage record for Camden County. Certified copies can be ordered from that same registrar.

Getting Copies of Camden County Marriage Records

The registrar who filed the original record is your primary source. Contact the municipal office in Camden County where the license was issued. Provide the names and date. Most offices handle requests in person or by mail. Certified copies typically cost $25.

The New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics issues copies for any marriage in the state. Mail a request to P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370. Include the $25 fee and all identifying information. Processing takes several weeks by mail. You can also visit their office at 140 East Front Street in Trenton for faster service. This works for all Camden County marriage records.

Transcripts are a lower-cost option. They show the same basic facts as a certified copy but lack the official seal. A transcript works for personal use or genealogy research. For legal matters, most agencies require a certified copy of the Camden County marriage record.

Note: Certified copies carry the official seal of the issuing office and are accepted for legal purposes. Transcripts are not.

Related Resources for Camden County

The Camden County Clerk at 520 Market Street handles property deeds, court filings, and other public documents. County Clerk Pamela Lampitt's office can be reached at (856) 225-5300. While marriage records go through municipal registrars, the County Clerk is the right office for many other record types in Camden County.

The Camden County Library System has branches throughout the county. Several offer genealogical research tools, including access to online databases. The Voorhees branch has a strong local history collection. These resources support research into Camden County marriage records and family history.

The Camden County Historical Society in Camden preserves photographs, documents, and other materials from the county's past. Their collections are useful for genealogists working on Camden County families. Contact them for information about accessing their archives.

Public Access to Camden County Marriage Records

Marriage records in Camden County are public records. Anyone may request a copy. You do not need to be a party to the marriage or a relative. New Jersey law provides broad public access to vital records. Genealogists, legal professionals, and individuals all use Camden County marriage records for various purposes.

If a registrar in Camden County denies your request, ask for the specific legal reason. You have the right to file a formal request under the Open Public Records Act. Most offices comply promptly. The state Office of Vital Statistics is always available as an alternative source for Camden County records.

Cities in Camden County

Camden County has 37 municipalities. All marriage licenses are issued by the local registrar in the town where one of the applicants lives. Here are some of the larger cities and townships in Camden County with dedicated pages.

Other municipalities in Camden County include Voorhees, Winslow, Pennsauken, Collingswood, Haddonfield, Haddon Township, and Berlin. All of these towns have their own registrar for marriage records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Camden County. Marriage licenses in New Jersey are tied to the municipality. If you are unsure which county holds the record you need, check the address of the town where the couple applied.