Board of Health

For assistance with or questions about any health- or food-related issue:

Phone the Board of Health Secretary, Silvia Nin, at 973-345-8100 ext. 203 973-345-8100 ext. 203 or email snin@wpnj.us. 

Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 26:3-1 et seq., a Board of Health for the Borough was established. (1972 Code § 2-22.1).  Membership consists of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for a term of three (3) years.

At its 2019 re-organization meeting, two Alternates were added, each serving 2-year terms, bringing its membership to a total of nine (9).

All members were to serve without compensation.

The Board of Health is authorized to adopt such rules and regulations and bylaws as it shall deem necessary to govern its procedural operation, and shall have the power to elect a president from among its own members. (1972 Code § 2-22.5)

In addition, the Board of Health may employ any personnel it may deem necessary, including health officers, sanitary inspectors, public health laboratory technicians, plumbing inspectors, food and drug inspectors, milk inspectors and meat inspectors, of the classes and grades provided for by law, and any other personnel necessary to carry into effect the powers vested in it. It shall fix the duties and compensation of each appointee. Each appointee shall have powers and duties given to him/her by the Board of Health or by appropriate New Jersey Statutes. (1972 Code § 2-22.6)

Powers and duties of the local Board of Health are as provided for in N.J.S.A. 26:3-1 et seq. (1972 Code § 2-22.7)

The Board of Health shall not contract any debt of any kind or nature in excess of the amount of the appropriation made for its use by the Council except in accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3-44 et seq. (1972 Code § 2-22.8)

VITAL STATISTICS

Required documents when applying for a marriage license

• Proof of identity by presenting your driver's license, passport or state/federal I.D.
• Proof of Woodland Park residency by one applicant
• Social Security number*
• A witness, 18 years of age or older

*your social security number is required by law for US citizens and will be kept confidential.

For assistance with or questions about a marriage license, marriage certificate, birth certificate or death certificate:

 email vitalstatistics@wpnj.us  or Phone 973-345-8100 ext. 203.

Certified Copies of Vital Records

Please mail the complete application (REG-37A)  below with a photocopy of valid drivers license, passport or state/federal I.D. and check made payable to "Borough of Woodland Park" to:

         Borough of Woodland Park Registrar, 5 Brophy Lane, Woodland Park, NJ 07424

Or to place an order with Vital Statistics of New Jersey online order using this link:   https://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/order-vital/online-requests/index.shtml  or over the phone with the State through VitalChek by calling 877-622-7549.

REG-77 Application for Marriage License

REG-37A Certified Copy Request

Other Forms

Woodland Park Temporary Food Vendor Procedures & Application