Office of the Registrar

The Registrar’s office is responsible for the filing and issuance of vital records. The Registrar and Deputy Registrar must hold a Certified Municipal Registrar (CMR) certificate, issued by the State Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Registrar

Patricia L. Bussow, RMC/CMR
phone: 973-383-4280 ext 223
fax: 973-383-5039
email: pbussow@andovertwp.org

Deputy Registrar

Kaitlin Vanderhoof
phone: 973-383-4280 ext 224
fax: 973-383-5039
email: kvanderhoof@andovertwp.org

Functions of the Registrar’s Office

Completing Marriage Applications
Issuing Marriage Licenses
Issuing Certified Copies (Raised Seal) of Marriage, Birth and Death Records
Acceptance of Marriage, Birth and Death Records
Amendments to Marriage, Birth and Death Records

Notices

The Municipal Building is currently open to the public, however, the Registrar’s office requires that you make an appointment in order to take every precaution possible to ensure the safety of the public, as well as our employees

Forms

Vital Records Request Form
Application for License: Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union, Reaffirmation of Civil Union