What should I do if I receive a No Record certificate as a result of a request I submitted?

A No Record statement means that there is no
record on file that corresponds to the information you provided. Verify the
information you provided. If the information you originally gave is correct,
you can request to file a delayed report be placed on file. More information on
delayed reports of birth can be found under the Birth Records portion of the
FAQ’s, more information on delayed reports of marriage can be found under the
Marriage Records portion of the FAQ’s.

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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?