Health Department

Ramsey will host a COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Event performed by WellCare on August 31st, 2021 at the train station parking lot.

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New Bridge Medical Center Vaccination Appointments.  Walk-ups Now Available

To schedule, visit www.BergenCovidVaccine.com or call 201-967-4070

This site is open to individuals who live, work, or study in Bergen County

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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Requests for Ramsey Seniors

  • The Ramsey Health Department is working with Hackensack Awareness Regional Program (HARP) to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments for our residents who are 55 and older.  Please click this link for more information.
  • You may request an appointment by calling 201-825-3400 EXT. 279 and leave a message with your name, address, phone number, date of birth, and email.
  • You may also request an appointment by filling out our form using the link or QR code below.
    • https://forms.gle/SRN6N5jVjj993pZr7
      • qrcode_COVIDVAXAPTS
      • Scan the QR Code to take you directly to the form.

        Step 1) Open the QR reader or camera on your phone

        Step 2) Hold your device over the code so it is visible within your smartphone’s screen

Bergen County and EZ Ride partner to give seniors rides for COVID-19 Vaccinations

COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Links

The Borough of Oakland is kindly allowing Ramsey residents to be tested for COVID-19 free of charge at the Oakland Senior Center.  Registration for testing at this site is required. Please click here to register or click the image below

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COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Ramsey Volunteer Helpline

  • Call 201-825-3400 ext. 279

  • If you need help: Leave a message with your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the help you need.
  • To volunteer: Leave a message with your name, address and telephone number.

To volunteer with Bergen County please click here and complete the application.

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Guidelines & Reminders

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Information

Business Guidance

Current Events and Information

COVID-19 Information

*for more information please visit the CDC & NJ websites

Ramsey Volunteer Helpline

  • Call 201-825-3400 ext. 279

  • If you need help: Leave a message with your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the help you need.
  • To volunteer: Leave a message with your name, address and telephone number.

To volunteer with Bergen County please click here and complete the application.

NJ Hotlines

  • NJDOH COVID-19 Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253 if using out-of-state phone line
  • The New Jersey Department of Human Services a toll free warm line is activated during events that impact the mental health of New Jersey residents: 877-294-HELP (4357)
  • State of NJ COVID-19 questions and information hotline: Dial 2-1-1
  • If you believe price gouging is occurring, contact the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - 973-504-6240 or go to njconsumeraffairs.gov to file a complaint.
  • HERO Call Line - If you are a Frontline Worker and need to talk.  Call 551-800-HERO (4376) Monday-Friday 9AM-8PM for free support and services.

Registrar of Vital Statistics

Marriage License Application

Email dmonaghan@ramseynj.com or call (201) 825-3400 ext. 245 for inquires.

*CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE PROCESS DUE TO COVID-19 GUIDELINES

Where To Apply:
If you are planning to be married in New Jersey, state law requires that you apply in the town where either of the applicants live. If neither of the applicants lives in New Jersey, then you apply in the town where the marriage ceremony is going to take place. If you are being married in another state, you must apply in the state where you plan to be married.

By Appointment Only
The Registrar is located on the second floor of the Municipal Building.

  • 33 N. Central Ave, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446.
  • Call 201-825-3400 ext. 245 to schedule an appointment
  • Registrar Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday; last appointment is at 4:00pm
  • **Summer hours are Mid-June to September 3rd*** Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM Fridays 8AM-12PM

Who Must Come To Apply:

  • Both applicants - Both applicants must appear in our office to apply for a marriage license.
  • Witness - One witness, who is over 18 years of age is required to be present

What To Bring:

  • Proof of identity such as your driver’s license, passport, or state/federal I.D.
  • Proof of residency – Driver’s license, utility bill, lease agreement, or tax bill
  • Your social security card or social security number*
  • A witness, 18 years of age or older
  • Marriage Officiant Information – Applicants should have information about who is going to marry them, where, and when, which includes a mailing address and phone number for the officiant
  • $28.00 application fee -  either exact cash or a check payable to Borough of Ramsey
  • *Social security number is required by law for US citizens and will be kept confidential. Any documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.


Three (3) Day Waiting Period:
In New Jersey there is a mandatory three (3) day or 72 hours waiting period from the time that you apply for a license until you can pick it up for use. If you are planning to be married on a particular weekend, the latest that you can apply is the Tuesday before, in order to satisfy the three days (72 hours) by Friday, since we are NOT open on the weekends for the release of marriage licenses. Once you pick it up the license is valid for 30 days.

Documents

Please utilize the drop box located in the front of the building to drop off documents for the Health Department and Registrar.