Registrar and Dog Registrar

Registrar of Vital Statistics


The Registrar's Office is responsible for monitoring and maintaining vital records and statistics, including births, deaths, and marriages. The Registrar is able to issued certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates upon request. 

For Vital Records requests, please apply in person. An online form is available for your convenience. 

Marriage License INSTRUCTIONS: 

 Required Items at the time of drop off: 

           1. A Check for $28.00

           2.  An Adult Witness

           3.  A Valid State ID  

           4.  A completed New Jersey Department of Health / APPLICATION FOR LICENSE 

 "PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UNTIL YOU DROP IT OFF. YOU HAVE TO SIGN IN FRONT OF THE REGISTRAR"


Registrar's Fees

Service Fee
Certified Death Certificate $10 each
Certified Birth Certificate $20 each
Certified Marriage Certificate $20 each
Marriage Application (NJ Regulated) $28 each
Burial Fee (NJ Regulated) $15 each

Dog Registrar


The Dog Registrar is responsible for ensuring that dogs in the Township are licensed. Pet owners must license their dog with the Dog Registrar each year.

In order for us to issue the license, each dog must have a valid rabies vaccination. A vaccination that expires before October 31 of the calendar year is not considered to be valid. 

Cumberland County also additional information on rabies vaccinations.

Please note that pet owners who do not license their dogs by certain dates will be required to pay a late fee.

Contact Us

  1. John Hitchner


    Registrar of Vital Statistics
    Phone: 856-455-1230, ext 118
    clerk@hopewelltwp-nj.com

    Leo Selb
    Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
    Phone: 856-455-1230, ext. 110
    admin@hopewelltwp-nj.com

Dog License Fees

Dog License Fee
Spayed/Neutered $10 per dog
Not Spayed/Neutered $15 per dog
Licensed After March 15 ($10 late fee) $20/$25 per dog
Licensed After May 1 ($25 late fee) $35/$40 per dog