Clerk's Office
The Office of the Municipal Clerk
“Your Doorway to Local Government”
The Municipal Clerk is the oldest of pubic servants in local government. The profession traces back before Biblical times. The early keepers of archives were often called “Remembrancers”. Before writing came into use, their memory served as the public record.
Today New Jersey State Statutes define the Municipal Clerk's responsibilities as:
However, these four core duties reflect just a portion of the many responsibilities and activities of the Municipal Clerk's Office.
What you can find at the Municipal Clerk's Office……
“Your Doorway to Local Government”
The Municipal Clerk is the oldest of pubic servants in local government. The profession traces back before Biblical times. The early keepers of archives were often called “Remembrancers”. Before writing came into use, their memory served as the public record.
Today New Jersey State Statutes define the Municipal Clerk's responsibilities as:
- Secretary to the Governing Body
- Secretary to the Municipal Corporation
- Administrative and Licensing Officer
- Election Administrator
However, these four core duties reflect just a portion of the many responsibilities and activities of the Municipal Clerk's Office.
What you can find at the Municipal Clerk's Office……
- Voter Registration Information
- ABC Licenses
- Dog and Cat Licenses
- Copies of Local Ordinances
- Taxi and Livery Licenses
- Borough Directory (including map)
- Raffle and Bingo Licenses
- Peddler and Solicitor Licenses
- Passport Applications
- Archival Information
- Block Party Applications
- Access to Government Records
- Application for sale of Christmas Trees
- Auction Application
SO STOP IN OR CALL (732) 356-7400 FOR ASSISTANCE AND WE WILL BE GLAD TO HELP YOU IN WHATEVER WAY WE CAN.