Certified copies of certificates of births, deaths, and marriages, occurring in Fort Lee, can be obtained either by phone or written request at the rate of $25 for the first copy and $2 for each additional copy.
Marriage Licenses
Please call for an appointment to apply for a marriage license. Marriage license applications are taken from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. The Registrar is also open from 4 to 6 on the first Tuesday of each month by appointment only for marriage licenses. A 72-hour waiting period is required from application to issuance. One applicant must be a resident of Fort Lee. There is a $28 fee.
Applicants are encouraged to call the Registrar at 201-592-3500, ext. 1510 for details.
All dogs and cats over the age of 6 months must be licensed. Renewal of dog and cat licenses are due by January 31 each year. The owner must show proof of rabies vaccination in order to receive a license. A late fee of $10 will be charged by March 1st.
Held on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, September through June, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
Call 201-592-3500, ext. 1510 for an appointment.
Also for working people: first Tuesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m, no appointment necessary.
Free Child Health Clinic
Held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to Noon.
Free immunizations for children without health insurance for immunizations. By appointment only, call 201-592-3500, ext. 1510.
Blood testing for the WIC (Women, Infants and Children). The program is available by appointment, call 201-592-3500 ext. 1510.
Child Blood Lead Screening
Blood lead screening is available through the nursing division. This program is intended for children under 6 years of age. For an appointment, call 201-592-3500, ext. 1510.
Annual Health Fair
The Fort Lee Health Department conducts an annual Health Fair at the Fort Lee Community Center, which includes numerous health screenings, blood work, influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.
The Environmental Health Department is available to answer questions or complaints that residents have regarding:
Air water and noise pollution
Animal control
General nuisances
Heat
Hot water
Pool inspections
Property maintenance
Restaurant inspections
Rodent control
And more
West Nile Virus
Surveillance of the West Nile Virus is through State testing of mosquitoes and recently deceased crows, hawks, and falcons. It is requested that residents advise the Health Department of any dead birds. The Bergen County Mosquito Commission is concentrating on preventing mosquito breeding. Residents are asked to assist by checking their own properties for any items that hold water such as:
Buckets
Tires
Toys
Trash cans
Wheelbarrows, etc.
Either discard them or turn them over so they cannot accumulate standing water.
Flu Shots
The Medical Reserve Corps needs health care professionals to volunteer for emergencies, these include:
Dentists
Doctors
Medical technicians
Nurses
Pharmacists
Vets
See the Medical Reserve Corps for more information.
Air Quality
The New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection monitors the air at the George Washington Bridge and at the Fort Lee Library. You can access this information at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
