Camden County Death Record Search

Camden County is located in southwestern New Jersey, directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The county seat is the City of Camden. Death records in Camden County are held by local registrars in each of the county's municipalities. Finding a death record requires you to contact the town where the death happened. Camden County has a higher mortality rate than the state average, which means its registrar offices handle a large volume of death records each year. This page explains where and how to obtain death certificates from Camden County offices.

Camden County Vital Statistics Offices

The City of Camden Office of Vital Statistics is the main office for death records of events that took place in the City of Camden. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You should arrive by 2:30 p.m. to be served. The office handles death records from 1924 to the present for events within the city limits only. For deaths that occurred before 1924 in Camden County, you must contact the state at (609) 292-4087.

To get a death certificate from Camden County, you need to provide the exact date of death, the mother's maiden name, the father's name, and a valid state ID. The fee is $25.00 for a certified copy. Additional copies cost $10.00 each. You can also email questions to vitalstat@camdennj.gov. Mail requests take 10 to 15 business days. Make checks payable to the City of Camden when ordering death records by mail.

Below is an image of the City of Camden vital statistics website where you can find forms and contact details for Camden County death records.

This office serves only the City of Camden. Other Camden County towns have their own registrar offices for death records.

Note: The City of Camden vital statistics office only holds death records for events within city limits from 1924 onward.

Municipal Death Records in Camden County

Camden County has 37 municipalities. Each one keeps death records through its local registrar. Beyond the City of Camden, major towns like Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, and Pennsauken have busy registrar offices. The Pennsauken Township Clerk handles death records for events in that township. For Winslow Township, the registrar is Dayna Pitts, and the office has counter hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can visit the Winslow Township registrar page for more details.

Knowing the exact municipality matters greatly in Camden County. Cherry Hill has its own registrar. So does Voorhees, Haddonfield, and Collingswood. A death at a hospital in Cherry Hill is filed with Cherry Hill, even if the person lived in Haddon Township. Always check where the death actually occurred in Camden County before contacting an office. The state registrar directory lists all Camden County municipal registrars with phone numbers and addresses.

Finding Death Records in Camden County

Start with the New Jersey Death Index. This free database covers records from 1901 to 2017. Search by name to find the date and place of death. The index will show you which Camden County municipality filed the record. This tells you exactly where to go for a certified copy. The index itself does not provide certificates, but it gives you the key details to make a request.

For deaths before 1901 in Camden County, the New Jersey State Archives hold records dating back to 1848. Some of these early Camden County records can be searched through the archives online portal. Records from 1941 to the present can also be obtained from the New Jersey Department of Health. The state office is in Trenton and serves as a backup when a Camden County municipal office cannot fill your request.

Camden County mortality data shows a rate of 808.4 per 100,000 residents, compared to 722.8 for the state as a whole. This means Camden County processes more death records per capita than many other New Jersey counties. The higher volume can sometimes lead to longer wait times at local offices, so calling ahead is a good idea.

Note: Death records in New Jersey are restricted for the first 40 years under Title 26, so recent Camden County records require proof of relationship or legal authority.

Camden County Death-Related Court Records

Sometimes a death in Camden County leads to court filings. Probate cases, estate disputes, and wrongful death lawsuits all create court records tied to a death. The Camden County court records portal provides access to case filings. Online processing takes 6 to 8 weeks. There is a $5.00 processing fee plus a $5.00 online authorization fee and $12.00 for UPS delivery.

Probate records in Camden County can be useful for genealogy. They often list the date of death, the names of heirs, and details about the deceased person's property. The Camden County Surrogate's Court handles probate matters. These records are separate from death certificates but can confirm information found in other Camden County sources. When a death certificate is missing or incomplete, court records may fill in the gaps.

Ordering Camden County Death Certificates

In-person requests are the fastest way to get a Camden County death certificate. Visit the registrar in the municipality where the death took place. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff will search their records. Most Camden County offices can issue a certified copy while you wait. The fee is $25.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each extra copy ordered at the same time.

Mail requests require a written letter with these items:

• Full name of the deceased person
• Date and place of death in Camden County
• Mother's maiden name and father's name
• Your name, address, and relationship to the deceased
• Check or money order for $25.00

Send the request to the registrar in the correct Camden County municipality. For the City of Camden, allow 10 to 15 business days. Other Camden County towns may respond faster or slower depending on their staff and volume. You can also order through the state vital records office if you prefer a single point of contact for Camden County death records.

Historical Death Records in Camden County

Camden County was formed in 1844 from parts of Gloucester County. Death record keeping began in 1848 under state law. The oldest Camden County death records are held by the New Jersey State Archives. These early records may lack detail. Names, ages, and causes of death were often the only fields filled in during the 1850s and 1860s. By the early 1900s, Camden County death records became far more detailed.

The City of Camden was a major industrial center in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Factories, shipyards, and dense housing created a population that generated many death records. Researchers looking into Camden County's past will find a rich set of records from this period. The state archives, local libraries, and historical societies all hold materials that can support research into Camden County death records from this era.

Below is the New Jersey Department of Health portal, another route for obtaining Camden County death records at the state level.

The state can search all Camden County records in their system when you are not sure which municipality to contact.

Cities in Camden County

Camden County has 37 municipalities. Each one maintains its own registrar for death records. Below are links to city pages for the largest municipalities in Camden County.

Other municipalities in Camden County include Pennsauken, Winslow Township, Voorhees, Haddonfield, Collingswood, Haddon Township, Lindenwold, and Bellmawr. All maintain separate registrar offices for death records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Camden County in New Jersey. Deaths are filed in the municipality where they took place, so check a neighboring county if the death occurred outside Camden County lines.