New Jersey State Archives

New Jersey State Archives New Jersey's official research center for public records of enduring historical value.

Great news! 1953 marriages are now available on microfilm!These are available for in-person research only. For mailed an...
01/28/2026

Great news! 1953 marriages are now available on microfilm!

These are available for in-person research only. For mailed and certified copies of post-1950 marriages, you still need to go through the Department of Health.

Click the link to schedule your Microfilm Room Appointment! https://bit.ly/njsaappointments

Please note that all New Jersey State offices will have a two hour delay tomorrow, January 27. The Archives will open a...
01/26/2026

Please note that all New Jersey State offices will have a two hour delay tomorrow, January 27. The Archives will open at 11 am.

The New Jersey State Archives will be closed on Monday, January 26. We hope everyone stays safe and warm. [SCRFO0003]
01/25/2026

The New Jersey State Archives will be closed on Monday, January 26. We hope everyone stays safe and warm. [SCRFO0003]

It was an honor to show Lieutenant Governor Caldwell our collections and for him to meet our staff yesterday.
01/22/2026

It was an honor to show Lieutenant Governor Caldwell our collections and for him to meet our staff yesterday.

Please note that West State Street is closed today between Calhoun Street and Barracks Street for Governor Codey's lying...
01/22/2026

Please note that West State Street is closed today between Calhoun Street and Barracks Street for Governor Codey's lying in state at the State House Rotunda. To get to the State House Garage, please take the Memorial Drive exit and enter through the guard booth.

Historic treasures from the New Jersey State Archives are on their way to Newark for Governor Mikie Sherrill’s inaugurat...
01/20/2026

Historic treasures from the New Jersey State Archives are on their way to Newark for Governor Mikie Sherrill’s inauguration today!

Governor Sherrill will take the oath of office on the “Laws of the State of New Jersey,” compiled in 1800 by Attorney General William Paterson. Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State Tahesha Way will present the 1928 silver casting of the Great Seal—a long-standing tradition symbolizing the transfer of executive authority. The ceremony will also feature an exhibit showcasing New Jersey’s ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

Tune in and see if you can spot these remarkable pieces of history during the inauguration!

Check out this Kuhl collection! Thanks to the generous donation from civil war historian John Kuhl, we now have easily d...
01/15/2026

Check out this Kuhl collection! Thanks to the generous donation from civil war historian John Kuhl, we now have easily doubled the amount of Cartes-de-Visite and other Civil War photographs in our collection. Seen here are Adam Urig, Charles S. Norton, Lyman M. Parks, and Tunis Augustus Macdonough Craven (not to be confused with the 20th century naval officer). To view more images, check out the collection here : https://wwwdnet-dos.nj.gov/DOS_ArchivesDBPortal/NJSArchivesCatalogDetail.aspx?SeriesNo=PKUHL001

It’s time for another , and while it's way warmer than the start of the month, this week we’re thinking of staying warm...
01/13/2026

It’s time for another , and while it's way warmer than the start of the month, this week we’re thinking of staying warm with this little radiator man Pete Heet from Fairlie and Wilson! [SSTCM002]

The New Jersey State Archives is saddened to learn of the passing of former Governor Richard J. Codey. He served as the ...
01/11/2026

The New Jersey State Archives is saddened to learn of the passing of former Governor Richard J. Codey. He served as the 53rd Governor of New Jersey from 2004 to 2006 and was a steadfast supporter of history and preservation. We were honored to host him at the opening of our Proprietors & Adventurers exhibition at Morven Museum in 2005. [SSTAR001]

His leadership and commitment to New Jersey will be remembered and deeply missed.

101 years ago today, Lee VanCleef was born in Somerville. Born Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr., he is known for his roles i...
01/09/2026

101 years ago today, Lee VanCleef was born in Somerville. Born Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr., he is known for his roles in For A Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. [SHEVS002]

The wait is over! 1925 births are now available to request online or via microfilm appointment! To schedule your appoint...
01/05/2026

The wait is over! 1925 births are now available to request online or via microfilm appointment! To schedule your appointment, click here: bit.ly/njsaappointments!

01/02/2026

Adjutant General William S. Stryker was known for his Civil War service, but his actions after the war are what we’re most grateful for! As Adjutant General for the State of New Jersey, he collected many records regarding the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Many of the materials we have in our military collections today are thanks to his efforts in the 1800s. To celebrate the start of the 250th year of New Jersey, our display in the Manuscript Reading Room is all about Stryker and his efforts to collect and celebrate the Revolutionary efforts in New Jersey. Check it out on your next visit!

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225 W State St
Trenton, NJ
08625

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:15pm
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