• Choose My Plate
• Farmers Market at Norz Hill Farm
• Hillsborough Community Assistance Network (Food Pantry)
• SNAP
• WIC
• Hillsborough Feeding Hands Food Pantry
• Food Bank Network of Somerset County

• Hillsborough Recreation
• Hillsborough Park Directory
• Somerset County Park Commission
• Hillsborough YMCA
• AllTrails
• Delaware and Raritan Canal (D & R Canal)
• Sourland Mountain Preserve

BoroSAFE

BoroSAFE is a community collaborative with an aim to provide access to mental health resources, emotional well-being best practices and suicide prevention resources across the entire Hillsborough Community.

Somerset County - PESS (Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services)

Mobile outreach to all those in Somerset County experiencing acute psychiatric distress. Also provide traumatic incident debriefing.

Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center

Comprehensive community mental health center dedicated to the prevention, early detection, and treatment of mental illness and serious emotional distress.

Somerset County- Behavioral Health Systems Navigator

Help with connecting to mental health and substance use treatment, prevention, and recovery support services.

Tri County Care Management Organization

Resources for children with complex behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.

Mental Health of America

A resource for those who wish to take free clinically validated self-assessments for anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, addiction and more online. Disclaimer: The results from these tests are not a definitive diagnosis. Please consult with a mental health provider for a full assessment and further steps.

For more resources, view our Community Resource Guide! Physical copies are available at the Health Department.

For more resources, view our Community Resource Guide! Physical copies are available at the Health Department.

Stop by the Health Department to get your own free laminated version of this guide!

We believe that prevention is the key to improving health and reducing disease and deaths in our community. The Hillsborough Township Health Department offers free presentations and educational materials to the community on a variety of topics. We also visit a wide variety of health fairs and other community health promotion events throughout the year. If you want to learn more, or are interested in having us come out to your organization, please call the health department.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs - Municipal Alliance
• Cancer Prevention
• Diabetes Prevention
• Handwashing
• Healthy Eating and Active Living
• Heart Health
• Infection Control
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Stress Management
• Tick Prevention

HealthEase classes:

• Exercise and Getting Fit

• Serving Up Good Nutrition

• Bone Up On Your Health (osteoporosis awareness)

• Be Wise About Your Medications (medication management/substance abuse)

• Keeping Up The Beat (self management techniques for cardiovascular disease)

• Maximizing Memory (maintaining memory/cognitive skills)

• Standing Tall Against Falls (fall prevention)

• Women's Health: The Big Three (heart disease, stroke, cancer)

City Health Dashboard

Click here to get local health data and statistics for Hillsborough.

CancerCARE offers free counseling, resource navigation, support groups, education, and financial assistance

What vaccines do I need?

• What Vaccines are Reccomended for You
• Recommended Vaccines by Age
• COVID-19
• Flu (every year)
• International travelers

About vaccination

Vaccination, or immunization, helps your body make antibodies to fight germs and keep you healthy. These antibodies stay in your body so that when the germ comes again, your body will already know how to fight it. 

People of all ages can benefit from vaccines. Being vaccinated protects you, as well as those around you who cannot get vaccinated, such as very young children and people with compromised immune systems.

Where can I get vaccinated?

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about getting vaccinated. Visit our COVID-19 page to find COVID-19 vaccines in the area.

Please visit our Health Clinics page for more information on local clinics and health centers for children and adults, with or without insurance.  

About infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by germs such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They enter the body, multiply, and can cause an infection. 

Some infectious diseases are contagious, meaning they spread directly from person to person.

Others spread through indirect means, such as contaminated air, water, food, or soil. Certain infectious diseases are also transmitted through vectors, like insects, or by animals.

See which screening tests and vaccines you or your loved ones need to stay healthy!

Others

• H5N1 Bird Flu
• Head Lice
• Hepatitis B & C
• Measles
• Meningitis
• Monkeypox
• Pertussis
• Pneumonia
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Zika

Flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. Millions of people get flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized, and tens of thousands of people die. Anyone can get severe illness from flu, but some people are at higher risk. This includes people 65 years and older, people of any age with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant people, and children younger than 5 years.

How can I prevent flu?

The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against flu is to get a vaccine every year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine. Ideally, you should get your vaccine by the end of October, but flu season can last through May so you can still get your vaccine later.

CDC also recommends everyday actions to prevent illness, like staying away from people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and frequent handwashing.

The flu vaccine is safe and reduces the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death. Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious complications, such as those over 65 and under 2.  Also, New Jersey requires all children from age 6 months to 59 months to be vaccinated against the flu each year  in order to attend childcare or preschool.

Most people with flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If, however, you have symptoms of flu and are at increased risk for complications, are very sick, or are worried about your illness, contact your health care provider. There are prescription medications called antiviral drugs that can be used to treat flu illness. 

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms. These include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, wheezing, fever, and decreased appetite. Most people have mild illness, but some people can become very sick. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need to be hospitalized.

For adults:

For babies:

Please contact your pediatrician to see if your baby is eligible

To protect against severe illness, certain people are eligible for immunizations for RSV. Check the chart below and talk to your doctor.

• Wash your (and your baby’s) hands often. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
• Stay away from people who are sick.
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs and cell phones.
• Don’t touch your face with unwashed hands.
• Limit close contact with others, like kissing, hugging, and shaking hands.
• Don’t share cups or eating utensils.

For more information on RSV, please visit the CDC site.

Christine M. Araco
Office Administrator / Registrar of Vital Statistics
(908) 369-4313 ext. 7190
caraco@hillsboroughnj.gov

Jacklyn D' Ambrosio
Administrative Assistant / Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
(908) 369-4313 ext. 7121
jd'ambrosio@hillsboroughnj.gov

The Registrar of Vital Statistics for Hillsborough Township maintains records of births, deaths, and marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships that occur within Hillsborough Township. 

Apply for a marriage or civil union license:

If you are a Hillsborough resident and getting married, you will complete and submit a marriage license application before your ceremony.

Need to know:

• $28.00 fee for the marriage application process
  • Exact cash or check (Checks payable to Hillsborough Township).
• Appointments are required

Your marriage application becomes a valid license after a 72 hour (3 days) processing period. The application can be completed up to six months in advance and is valid for 30 days from pick up date. Although weekends and holidays count towards processing time, the office is not open for license pickup. Please plan accordingly. There is no processing time for a remarriage license (already married and having another ceremony).

One of the applicants needs to be a Hillsborough resident to apply with us. If both of you live out of state and are planning to get married in Hillsborough Township, the application should be completed in Hillsborough Township.

Schedule an appointment:

To schedule an appointment, please call the Hillsborough Health Department at (908) 369-5652

• Complete the marriage license application
• Appointments take roughly 30 minutes to complete
• Appointments available Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 3:30pm.

At the Appointment:

When you come to the appointment, you must bring:

• Proof of residency / one applicant must be a Hillsborough Township resident
• Must have a valid government-issued ID
• Must understand English (if not, you need to bring a translator)
• One witness over the age of 18 (can NOT be the person performing the ceremony)
• The Marriage License Application (English) (Spanish)
  • Do not sign prior to appointment

Applicants must know:

• Their Social Security Number
• Their place of birth
• Their mothers' full name given at birth
• Their father's full name
• The State or Country their parents were born in
• The name, title, and address of the person who will perform the ceremony
  • Their title cannot be Officiant
• The date of the ceremony
• The municipality where the ceremony will take place

If you have been previously married and are divorced, widowed, or have had a legal annulment, please note the date and location where the event occurred and the previous spouse's name given at birth.

What's next:

After the appointment, you need to wait 3-days before you can pick up your license. The license can be picked up by one of the applicants. If another party is to pick up the license, the registrar must know the name of the person in advance and said person must bring a state-issued ID when picking up the license.

To complete your license, it must be signed at your ceremony by the couple getting married, the officiant, and two witnesses. Your officiant will file the license in the municipality where the marriage or civil union takes place. If it occurred in Hillsborough, follow the steps below to request a copy of your marriage certificate. If it took place in another municipality, contact them to request your certificate.

Request certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates:

We can provide certified copies of certificates for:

• Births that occurred in Hillsborough
• Deaths that occurred in Hillsborough
• Marriages or civil unions, if the ceremony took place in Hillsborough

A certified copy has a raised seal and is printed on official paper. It is a legal document and can be used to establish identity.

Need to know:

• Costs
  • $25 for 1 certified copy
  • $2 for additional certified copies of the same certificate at the same time
  • Exact cash or check (checks payable to Hillsborough Township)
• You can request your own records with correct identification
• You can request someone else's records under limited circumstances
• The State Department of Vital Statistics and Registry determines who is eligible to receive a certified copy of a vital record.

Before you start:

You will need to:

• Identify the full name on the record
• Provide proof of your identity and relationship to the person on requested record

You can request someone else's record if you are:

• Parent, legal guardian, or legal representative
• Spouse/civil union partner or domestic partner
• Child, grandchil, or sibling
• State or federal government agency for official purposes
• Requesting pursuant to a court order

If you are requesting a record of a family member, you need to provide proof of your relationship to them.

To order certified copies of marriage, birth, and death certificates:

1. In Person
   • Complete a Certified Copy Request Form
   • Appointment are recommended and are available Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Please do not call the office to ask about the availability of vital records. State statute does not allow the office to release any information over the phone.
   • Provide ID: Bring your river's license/passport, plus proof of relationship, if appropriate.
   • Payment: Bring payment (details about cost above)
2. By Mail
   • Complete a Certified Copy Request Form
   • Provide ID: Photocopy your driver's license/passport with your current address (or proof of current mailing address).
   • Include Payment: Check or money order made payable to "Hillsborough Township." Do not send cash.
   • Mail to: Attention:

     Registrar of Vital Statistics

     Hillsborough Health Department,

     379 South Branch Road,

     Hillsborough, NJ 08844.

For more information regarding entering into a marriage or civil union, please refer to this brochure from the New Jersey Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics and Registry.

Name Changes:

Please review the following document for more information and instructions on making a legal name change.

Remember: ALL cats in Hillsborough are required to be vaccinated against rabies.
Click here for a list of low-cost options.

Please be a responsible dog owner and license your dog. 

Dogs over 7 months of age must be licensed every year. The annual dog license is required by NJ law and Hillsborough Township Ordinance. 

Why is it important to license your dog?

• Annual licensing reminds you to keep your dog up to date with rabies vaccination.
  Rabies is deadly, and the virus has been found in wild animals in New Jersey. Any contact with a wild mammal could put your dog at risk of rabies. If your dog is not up to date with rabies vaccination, and is exposed to a possibly rabid animal, consequences could include long-term observation, strict quarantine, or even euthanasia.
• License tags help people find you if your dog is lost.
• If your dog is involved in a biting a human or fighting with another pet, the license information can be given to the victim or police to show that your dog has a current rabies vaccination.
• All of the money collected from licensing goes to rescue shelters, animal control, and veterinary attention to animals in Hillsborough.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR DOG ONLINE

If you are unable to register online, call the township clerk at (908) 369-4313 x7215 to register your dog.

*You must select SIGN IN or SIGN UP to view the registration form

To get a license, your dog must have a current rabies vaccine that lasts through at least 10 months of the licensing year. This means that your dog’s rabies vaccine must be current until October 31st of the current year, or your dog will need a booster rabies vaccine. Please ask your vet if you have any questions.