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184 Park Avenue
Rutherford, New Jersey 07070
201-460-3020
201-460-3021 (Fax)
HealthDept@Rutherford-NJ.com
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Press Releases
 Rutherford Borough Officials are once again this year asking for the cooperation of residents by reporting all sick, injured or dead crows and blue jays, in order to track and control the spread of the West Nile Virus (WNV)..." 
The Rutherford Health Department reminds property owners that the Borough has a Property Maintenance Code that requires all exterior properties to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition...
 The Rutherford Health Department is pleased to report that five retail food establishments in the Borough were the recipients of the "Bergen County Gold Star Award For Excellence In Food Protection"...
 The Rutherford Health Department is mandated under State Statute as outlined in "Public Health Practice Standards Of Performance For Local Boards Of Health in New Jersey" to provide a public health program to the residents of the Borough of Rutherford. These public health services are comprehensive and designed to promote and to protect the health and safety of our residents.
Should you have any questions on the services provided by our Department, please contact us weekdays, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., EST at 201-460-3020.
Annual Report
To View A Copy Of The Health Department Annual Report.
To View Pictures of Health Department Programs, Click Here
Members of the Borough of Rutherford Board of Health for 2009
Dorothy Willms, Chairperson
Alan Talarsky, Vice President
Joseph DeFazio
Kim Fecanin
Theresa Gilburn
Andrew Bertone
Matt Ziemkiewicz
Councilwoman Maura Keyes, Liaison
Listed below is an outline of specific services provided by the Health Department. Click on the subject matter for a more detailed explanation of the program.
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VITAL STATISTICS
VITAL STATISTICS – The Rutherford Health Department maintains records of birth, marriage and death records that have occurred in the Borough of Rutherford dating from 1878 for birth records and 1883 for marriage and death records. Civil Unions are maintained since 2007 and domestic partnerships since 2004. Records are kept in the municipality where the event occurred in New Jersey. Certified copies of birth, death, marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships which occurred in Rutherford can only be provided by our Department. Certified copies of vital statistic records cost $5.00 for each copy requested.
Certified copies of vital statistics can be obtained by mail and/or in person by completing the attached form, enclosing a check or money order made payable to the Rutherford Health Department for $5.00 for each certified copy requested and enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of the document(s) in a business size envelope (#10 envelope, 9 ½ X 4). Also, all requests must include a copy of photo identification (i.e., photo drivers license) which shows the name and mailing address OR copies of two alternate forms of identification (i.e., non-photo driver’s license, car registration, utility bill, insurance card) which shows the mailing address and name of the party requesting the documents. Records can only be mailed to the person on the address shown on the identification. The identification requirements also apply to walk-in requests.
The following individuals are able to receive a certified copy of a vital statistic document: Subject, Subject's Parent, Legal Guardian, Legal Representation, Subject's Spouse/Partner, Subject's Child, Subject’s Grandchild, Subject's Sibling, Court Order, Agent Of A Government Agency.
Please be advised that we cannot search records and it is the responsibility of the person requesting the certified copy to provide all of the information required on the attached form.
Any questions, kindly contact the Rutherford Health Department, weekdays at 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., EST at 201-460-3020.
For a list of Registrars of Vital Statistics for each Municipality in New Jersey, CLICK HERE.
For more information on Vital Statistics in the State of New Jersey, visit the State Registrar’s web site, CLICK HERE.
To print a copy of the "Form To Be Used When Requesting A Certified Copy Of A Marriage, Death, Birth, Domestic Partnership Or Civil Union Record", by mail or in person, CLICK HERE.
To print a copy of the "Form To Be Used When Requesting A Certified Copy Of A Death Record Listing Cause Of Death", by mail or in person, CLICK HERE.
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MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS
MARRIAGE LICENSE AND CIVIL UNION LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS - License applications are taken from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., weekdays. A mandatory 72-hour waiting period is required from the time of application to the issuance of the license. There is a $28.00 license fee and one of the applicants must live in Rutherford to apply at our Department. A number of other requirements exist and applicants are strongly encouraged to call the Health Department at 201-460-3020 well in advance of their intended date of the ceremony for additional details. Additional information on the procedure for obtaining a marriage or civil union license can be obtained by visiting the State Registrar’s web site listed above.
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CHILD HEALTH CONFERENCE
A free clinic where families bring infants and small children for nutritional assessment, immunizations against twelve (12) childhood illnesses, evaluation of growth and development, lead testing, counseling and referrals. Held throughout the month with the Board of Health Pediatrician in attendance.
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ADULT HEALTH SCREENINGS
Eleven screening programs are offered throughout the year for adult residents. These programs consist of:
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CHILDHOOD LEAD TESTING
Department Nurses draw blood from children ages one to six, to detect abnormal lead levels. Investigations, sampling and counseling on removal and repair of lead based surfaces in dwelling where indicated. Fee of approximately $11.00 charged for the laboratory analysis.
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INSPECTION SERVICES
The Health Department routinely inspects over 120 licensed retail food establishments in the Borough to insure compliance with the State Food Regulations. An on-going food sampling program of potentially hazardous food is conducted monthly by the Department from retail food establishments. In addition, thirteen (13) child care centers, two (2) boarding homes, fourteen (14) youth camps and two (2) public recreational bathing facilities are inspected annually. Complaints against establishments inspected by the Department can be referred to the Health Department at 201-460-3020.
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CITIZEN COMPLAINTS
Over 500 citizen complaints are received annually and investigated by the Department. Complaints cover a wide range of areas, including property maintenance, overgrowth, garbage, housing, animals, food establishment, animal bites to humans, rodents, etc. Complainants contacting the Department for assistance, should be prepared to leave their name, address and telephone number for proper follow up.
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RABIES AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
The Department conducts a free annual rabies vaccination program for resident's dogs and cats in February. The Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro, New Jersey provides rabies immunizations on the 2nd and 4th Thursday between the hours of 4:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., for a fee of $5.00. Call the Animal Shelter at 201-646-3200 for more information on their vaccination clinic. The Borough of Rutherford contracts with Tyco Professional Animal Control Services for animal control services, which can be reached at 201-652-4554. Emergencies such as a sick or injured animal or wildlife that has invaded a habitable area of a home should be directed to the Rutherford Police Department at 201-939-6000.
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