The Board of Health hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  The Board of Health Secretary/Registrar is Ms. Carinne Murphy, she may be reached at 201-767-7204.

Dog licenses are now being issued through the Borough Clerk's Office.  You may reach them by calling 201-767-7200 ext 26 and speak with Elena.  All dogs and cats must have a rabies vaccination with an expiration date after 11/1/10.  If your rabies vaccination expires prior to 11/1/10 you will have schedule an appointment for your pet prior to applying for a license.  If you have never had a dog or cat license before and are applying for the first time, proof of rabies and neutering/spaying is required.

The Board of Health provides free blood pressure screening and health consultations for all residents at Borough Hall on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Blood pressure screenings for Seniors will be on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at the Community Center, 453 Broadway from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

The Board of Health Secretary, Carinne Murphy is also the Registrar of Vital Statistics.  Requests for Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates should be directed to her.  Marriage license and Domestic Partnership applications are done by appointment only.  Ms. Murphy may be reached at 201 767-7204 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Female must be a resident of the Borough of Norwood and over the age of 18.  A witness who knows both parties and is over 18 is required to be present at the time the application is taken

• Proof of Identification (i.e. Drivers License and Birth Certificate or passport)

• Certified copy of legal paperwork (i.e. widowed, divorces or annulled)

• Must know Father's name and place of birth

• Must know Mother's maiden name and place of birth

• The address and phone number of either party where they can be reached prior to the marriage

• The address and phone number where the couple can be reached after the wedding

• Location where couple is to married

• 72 hour waiting period is required on all applications from the tome of initial application until the license is picked up

• Marriage license is valid for 30 days from date of issuance

• Fee is $28.00 payable by cash or check