What can I do if I do not have all of the information required for a non-genealogical application (exact date the event occurred, exact municipality where the event occurred and/or mother's maiden

In order to be processed your application must
contain all required items. To find the required information, you may wish to
check census records, newspaper archives at the local library, the federal
social security death index or hire an investigator. If after exhausting all
alternatives you are still unable to supply the required items you will need to
obtain a court order directing the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry to
issue the copy.

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1. Can a person eligible to receive a certified copy of a vital record designate someone to collect the certified copies for them?
2. Does an ex-spouse have access to the previous spouse's birth or death certificate?
3. Do stepparents have the same access to records as parents?
4. Does an attorney have access to vital records?
5. Do foreign governments accept a birth or death record issued by the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry?
6. How do I obtain a record with an Apostille Seal?
7. What should I do if I receive a No Match certificate as a result of a request I submitted?
8. What should I do if I receive a No Record certificate as a result of a request I submitted?
9. Can vital records be faxed?
10. What can I do if I do not have all of the information required for a non-genealogical application (exact date the event occurred, exact municipality where the event occurred and/or mother's maiden
11. Is the fee for a New Jersey birth record waived for military personnel?