Funeral homes does not issue death certificates. The are generated by your County Recorder's Office or Local Health Department. However, the Funeral home will generally process the request for you. Issuing time could be anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks.
You can obtain official copies of your loved one's death certificate with a raised seal from the funeral director or the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry. For additional information about death certificates, please visit the New Jersey Funeral Director Association website.
CONTACT INFORMATION NJ OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS AND REGISTRY: Telephone: 1-609-528-9316. ONLINE ORDERS FOR COPIES OF VITAL RECORDS: For more information about ordering online: Telephone: 1-888-600-9176 or 1-609-858-9896. VITAL RECORDS IN NEW JERSEY. PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS IN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
You can request for a PSA death certificate by visiting the nearest PSA CRS Outlet. When you claim a death certificate through the walk-in application, the document will usually be issued within the same day.
You should be able to complete your name change within 2 weeks to 3 months. The timeline will depend on how many documents and accounts you need to update with your new name and the steps you take. Everyone's situation is different.
How long does it take to change your name legally? The entire process including publication of name change in the Official Gazette can be completed within 10 days to 50 days.