4/4 Good afternoon everyone: Can someone pls. clear up something for me? On my mothers death certificate, I note that there a piece of paper covered the cause of death? Why? Any response is appreciated. patty [email protected]

Patty - Several years ago NJ changed the regulations for death records. The change made the cause of death confidential and the information can be released only to the next of kin. If you need the cause of death for your mother - I think that you can send the certificate back, along with proof of your relationship and a letter indicating that you need that information. You might want to call them first, to confirm exactly what you need to send them. Unfortunately, the rule is applied retroactively to any death record from 1878 forward obtained from the NJ Dept of Health and that includes all the local vital records offices in the state. You can get search death records through 1940 at the NJ State Archives in Trenton, however. Their microfilm does include cause of death and you can copy these certificates yourself. Check their website for more information: http://www.state.nj.us/state/darm/links/archives.html I hope that helps. Joan Joan M. Lowry mailto:[email protected] > -----Original Message----- > From: Patricia McCoy [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 3:18 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Death Certficate/Cause of Death > > > 4/4 > > Good afternoon everyone: Can someone pls. clear up something for me? > > On my mothers death certificate, I note that there a piece of paper covered the > cause of death? > > Why? > > Any response is appreciated. > > patty > [email protected] >