Cherry Hill Birth Records
Cherry Hill birth records are filed with the Township Clerk and the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics. Cherry Hill is a suburban township of about 70,000 people in Camden County. It is the largest municipality in the county and one of the most well-known towns in southern New Jersey. If a birth took place at a Cherry Hill hospital or other location within the township, the local registrar has that record on file. The state office in Trenton also keeps a copy of every Cherry Hill birth certificate from 1925 forward, giving you two ways to get the document you need.
Cherry Hill Quick Facts
Cherry Hill Township Clerk Records
The Cherry Hill Township Clerk is the local registrar for vital records. Call the clerk at 856-488-7820 for current hours and details. The clerk office is in the Cherry Hill municipal building and handles birth, death, and marriage records for the township.
To request a Cherry Hill birth certificate in person, you need a valid photo ID and payment. The cost is $25 for the first certified copy. Each added copy of the same record is $2 when you order them together. The clerk can look up the record while you wait, which makes this a fast option for Cherry Hill residents. You will need to provide the full name at birth, the date, and the names of both parents listed on the certificate.
Cherry Hill is a large township with many neighborhoods. Regardless of which part of Cherry Hill you live in, the same clerk office serves the whole township. If the birth took place at a hospital or facility inside Cherry Hill limits, the record is here.
Note: Cherry Hill birth records are only for births that occurred within the township, not for residents who gave birth elsewhere.
State Office for Cherry Hill Birth Records
The New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics holds copies of all birth records from 1925 to the present. Cherry Hill residents can use this office as an alternative to the local clerk. The state office is at 140 E. Front Street in Trenton. Walk-in visitors get same-day service. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Cherry Hill sits in the southern part of New Jersey, and Trenton is about 40 minutes north by car. For people in Cherry Hill who need a birth certificate quickly, the drive to Trenton can save weeks compared to mailing in a request. Bring your Form REG-27A, a photo ID, and $25 in cash.
Mail orders go to the Office of Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370. Include a check or money order for $25 made out to "Treasurer, State of NJ." Allow 8 to 12 weeks for processing. You can also order Cherry Hill birth records through VitalChek at 877-622-7549 by phone or online at any time.
Who Can Get Cherry Hill Birth Certificates
Birth records in Cherry Hill are not public documents. New Jersey law under Title 26 restricts access to protect privacy. Only certain people can request a certified copy.
You can get a Cherry Hill birth record if you are the person named on the certificate, a parent on the record, a legal guardian, or a legal representative. A court order also works. Everyone must show a government-issued photo ID with a current address. Legal agents need a signed authorization letter from the eligible person along with their own ID.
The state FAQ page lists what counts as acceptable ID for Cherry Hill birth record requests. A state driver's license, US passport, or military ID are all good. If you do not have a photo ID, you may use two other forms of ID as long as one shows your current address.
Cherry Hill Birth Records and Camden County
Cherry Hill is one of 37 municipalities in Camden County. Each town has its own registrar. The Camden County registrar directory lists every local office. Births in Voorhees, Pennsauken, Gloucester Township, or any other Camden County town are on file with that town's clerk, not with Cherry Hill.
The Cherry Hill Township website has details about the clerk office and other township services.
Check cherryhill-nj.com for updated hours and contact details when planning to request a Cherry Hill birth certificate from the local office.
The Camden County Clerk at 520 Market Street in Camden handles land records and election filings. It does not issue birth certificates. For any birth in Camden County, go to the town where the birth happened or to the state office. Cherry Hill residents looking for a birth that took place in another Camden County town should use the registrar directory to find the right office.
Note: Adoptees born in Cherry Hill can review the adoptee page on the state website for rules about accessing original birth certificates.
Historical Birth Records for Cherry Hill
The New Jersey State Archives keeps birth records through 1924. The archives are at 225 West State Street, Level 2, Trenton. You need an appointment to visit. Cherry Hill was known as Delaware Township until 1961, so very old records may use that name instead.
Knowing the old name is important for genealogy work. If you are looking for a birth record from before 1961 in what is now Cherry Hill, search under Delaware Township. The archives staff can help you navigate name changes and find the right records. For records from 1925 to the present, use the state office or the Cherry Hill clerk.
The CDC vital records directory for New Jersey provides a national reference point for anyone trying to get a Cherry Hill birth record from out of state. It lists the state office address, phone number, and fees. You can also call the state toll-free line at 1-866-649-8726 for help.
Camden County Birth Records
Camden County spans 37 municipalities with a total population of about 510,000. Cherry Hill is the largest township in the county. The county seat is Camden City. Each town maintains its own birth records through a local registrar. The Camden County Clerk handles land records and elections, not vital records. For birth certificates from any part of Camden County, contact the specific municipality where the birth occurred or the state office in Trenton.