Bloomfield Birth Record Lookup
Bloomfield birth records are on file with the local municipal registrar and the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics. Bloomfield is a township in Essex County with about 50,000 residents. The local registrar maintains birth certificates for events within the township. You can request copies from the local office or from the state in Trenton. This page lays out all the details you need to get Bloomfield birth records, from where to go to what forms to fill out.
Bloomfield Quick Facts
Bloomfield Birth Certificate Sources
The Bloomfield municipal registrar handles birth records for births that took place in the township. Contact the township clerk's office for hours and instructions on picking up a copy in person. The local office is a direct option for residents and those who live nearby.
The New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics also holds Bloomfield birth records from 1925 onward. The state walk-in center is at 140 E. Front Street in Trenton. Same-day service is available there. Mail requests take 8 to 12 weeks. You may also order through VitalChek at 877-622-7549, which is open around the clock but adds a service charge.
Bloomfield is one of 22 municipalities in Essex County. Each town has its own registrar. If you are not sure where a birth took place, the state office in Trenton can search all records from 1925 to the present across every municipality in the state.
How to Order Bloomfield Birth Records
You can get a Bloomfield birth certificate in several ways. Visit the local registrar. Walk into the state office in Trenton. Mail Form REG-27A to the state. Or call VitalChek. Each method has its own timeline and costs.
Mail orders use Form REG-27A from the state ordering page. Fill in the name at birth, date, city and county of birth, and parent names. Send it with a check or money order for $25 made out to "Treasurer, State of NJ." Add $2 for each extra copy of the same record. Include a photocopy of your ID. Mail to the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370.
New Jersey law under Title 26 restricts who can request a certified birth certificate. The eligible list includes the person named on the record, a parent, legal guardian, legal representative, or a person with a court order. You must prove your identity and your relationship to the person on the record when you request Bloomfield birth records.
Note: Bloomfield birth records are not public and cannot be searched through any online government tool.
Bloomfield Birth Certificate Fees
The cost is $25 for one certified copy. Each extra copy of the same record is $2 when you order them together. These prices are set by the state and are the same at the local registrar and the state office.
VitalChek charges more because of its processing fee. Credit cards are accepted through VitalChek. For mail orders, use a check or money order. Cash works for walk-in visits at the local Bloomfield office or the Trenton center. These are the standard rates for all Bloomfield birth record requests.
Bloomfield and Essex County Birth Records
Essex County has 22 municipalities. Each one has a local registrar. The Essex County registrar list shows contact details for every town, from Newark to Montclair to Bloomfield. If a birth took place in a different Essex County town, you need to contact that town's registrar. The Bloomfield office only has records for births within Bloomfield.
The Essex County government website provides general county information but does not handle birth certificates. The county clerk manages land records, elections, and other county functions. Vital records are managed at the municipal level in New Jersey. The state office in Trenton is the central backup that holds copies from 1925 on for all Essex County towns.
Below is the New Jersey local registrar search tool, which you can use to find contact information for the Bloomfield registrar or any other municipality in Essex County.
Select Essex County on the tool and choose Bloomfield to see the registrar's address, phone, and fax for your Bloomfield birth record request.
Historical Bloomfield Birth Records
Birth records from before 1925 are held by the New Jersey State Archives. The Archives are in Trenton at 225 West State Street, Level 2. Visits require an appointment. Call 609-292-6260 to book a slot.
Bloomfield has roots that go back to the colonial era. The township was named after Joseph Bloomfield, a governor of New Jersey in the early 1800s. Family historians who trace their lines to Bloomfield may find valuable birth records at the Archives. The collection also includes land records, court files, and other papers from the colonial and early American periods.
For records from 1925 to now, use the Bloomfield registrar or the state office. The CDC vital records directory for New Jersey is a fast way to check the state office address, fees, and phone number for Bloomfield birth records.
Note: The state toll-free line at 1-866-649-8726 can help if you have questions about older Bloomfield records or need guidance on where to look.
Who Can Request Bloomfield Birth Certificates
New Jersey is a closed-record state. Birth records are private. Only these people can request a certified copy:
- The person on the birth certificate
- A parent or legal guardian
- A legal representative with valid credentials
- Someone who has a court order
You must bring valid photo ID. The vital records FAQ page from the state lists all forms of ID that are accepted. A driver's license or U.S. passport is the easiest option. If you do not have a photo ID, two other documents may be accepted if one shows your current address.
Adoptees born in Bloomfield have a special process. The rules depend on when the adoption was finalized. The state adoptees page outlines the steps and forms needed to request an original Bloomfield birth certificate as an adoptee. For adoptions finalized on or after August 1, 2015, adult adoptees can go straight to the state registrar for their original record.
Essex County Birth Records
Bloomfield is part of Essex County, which has over 800,000 residents across 22 municipalities. The county includes Newark, Montclair, and many other towns. For a wider look at birth records in Essex County, check out the county page below.