Gloucester Township Birth Records
Gloucester Township birth records are managed by the Township Clerk in Camden County, New Jersey. The township has about 65,000 people and is one of the largest communities in the county. Despite its name, Gloucester Township is in Camden County, not Gloucester County. If you need a birth certificate for a birth in Gloucester Township, you can go to the local clerk or the state office. This page covers your options, fees, and eligibility rules for getting a birth record.
Gloucester Township Quick Facts
Gloucester Township Clerk and Birth Records
The Gloucester Township Clerk is the local registrar for birth records. Call 856-228-4000 to check hours and ask what you need to bring. The clerk keeps records of all births that took place in Gloucester Township. You can get a certified copy of a birth certificate if you are an eligible person under state law.
Gloucester Township is in the southern part of Camden County. It is a large suburban community with many neighborhoods. The township sits east of the city of Camden, the county seat. Despite its name, this town is not in Gloucester County. It is in Camden County. This can cause confusion when people look for birth records. Make sure you contact the right office.
The clerk office handles birth records along with marriage and death records. For a birth certificate, you need to fill out Form REG-27A. Bring a valid photo ID and your payment of $25. Each added copy of the same birth record costs $2 if ordered at the same time.
Note: Gloucester Township is in Camden County, not Gloucester County.
State Options for Gloucester Township Birth Records
The New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics has Gloucester Township birth records from 1925 to the present. You can order through the state if you cannot visit the local clerk. The state has multiple ways to process your request.
Online and phone orders go through VitalChek at 877-622-7549. There is an added service fee on top of the $25 base cost. Mail orders use Form REG-27A sent to P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625 with a check or money order. Mail takes 8 to 12 weeks. The state ordering page has full details on each method.
For same-day service, go to the walk-in center at 140 E. Front Street in Trenton. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring your ID, payment, and proof of eligibility. This is the fastest way to get a Gloucester Township birth certificate if you need it right away.
The state registrar page shown here lists all local registrars in the area, including the Gloucester Township office.
The page above provides registrar contact details that can be used for birth record requests in the Gloucester Township area.
Gloucester Township in Camden County
Gloucester Township is one of 37 towns in Camden County. Other large towns in the county include Cherry Hill, Pennsauken, and Winslow. The Camden County registrar list shows all 37 local offices. Each one keeps birth records only for births that took place in that town.
Camden County has about 510,000 residents. The county seat is Camden City. Gloucester Township is in the southern part of the county, making it one of the bigger communities by both size and population. If you need a birth record from Gloucester Township, make sure the birth actually took place there. A birth at a hospital in another Camden County town would be on file with that town's registrar.
The state FAQ page has tips on finding the right registrar. If you are not sure where a birth took place, call the state at 1-866-649-8726 for help.
Eligibility for Gloucester Township Birth Records
New Jersey birth records are closed records under Title 26. They are not public. The Gloucester Township Clerk follows these state rules strictly. Only eligible people can get a certified copy.
You can get a Gloucester Township birth certificate if you are:
- The person named on the record
- A parent listed on the birth certificate
- A legal guardian with court documents
- A legal agent with signed authorization
- A person holding a valid court order
You must present a valid government photo ID. A New Jersey driver's license or a US passport both work. If you lack a photo ID, you may use two other forms of ID. At least one must show your current address. The state vital records office can answer questions at 1-866-649-8726 if you are not sure what to bring.
Old Gloucester Township Birth Records
For births in Gloucester Township before 1925, the New Jersey State Archives is the place to look. The Archives holds birth records from 1848 through 1924. These are at 225 West State Street in Trenton, open by appointment only. Call 609-292-6260 to set up a visit.
Gloucester Township has a long history in southern New Jersey. Old records can help trace family lines in Camden County. The Archives staff will help you search through their collection. Keep in mind that records from the 1800s may look very different from modern birth certificates. They may not have all the same details.
The NJ Department of Health registrar list also provides context on all offices in the area that handle birth records.
The listing shown above helps identify the right office for obtaining Gloucester Township birth records and certificates.
Adoptees born in Gloucester Township can check the state adoptee page for information on getting their original birth certificate. The rules changed in 2015. Adults adopted on or after August 1, 2015 can request their original record from the state. For older adoptions, a court order may be needed. The CDC guide for New Jersey also lists helpful contact information.
Note: Historical birth records at the State Archives are available for research by appointment only.
Camden County Birth Records
Gloucester Township is one of 37 municipalities in Camden County. The county covers a large area of southern New Jersey. For a full guide to birth records across all of Camden County, including registrar addresses, phone numbers, and more, visit the county page below.