Municipal Clerk’s Office
The Municipal Clerk is one of four positions required in all municipalities by state statute, and requires a state certification which must be maintained through continuing education. The position of Municipal Clerk is required by New Jersey statute (N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133) to function as:
- Secretary of the Municipal Corporation
- Secretary to the governing body
- Chief Administrative Officer of all elections held in the municipality
- Chief registrar of voters in the municipality
- Administrative officer with responsibilities pertaining to the acceptance of applications for licenses and permits and the issuance of licenses and permits
- Records custodian, manager, and coordinator
- Other duties that may be imposed by state statutes and regulations or municipal ordinances or regulations.
Additionally, the Municipal Clerk’s Office often serves as a link between the municipality’s residents and local government officials.
Forms and Applications
General Registration Forms:
- Dog License Application
- Registration Statement of Landlord
- Vacant and Abandoned Property Registration Form
- Volunteer Application for Appointment to Boards or Committees
Licensing Forms and Applications:
- Amusement Game License Application
- Charitable Solicitation Application
- Itinerant Sales Person Application
- Kennel, Pet Shop, Shelter, or Pound License Application
- Raffle License Application
- Social Affair Permit Application
Taxi Cab and Limousine Registration Forms:
- Taxi and Limousine Owner Application
- Taxi Driver Application
- Taxi Owner - Additional Vehicles Application
- Taxi Owner - Transfer of Tags Application
Additional Information:
- New Jersey Division of Alchoholic Beverage Control - Liquor Licensing
- New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Legalized Games of Chance Registration
- Mercer County Clerk
- Mercer County Board of Elections
- 2022 Board Worker Application
- 2022 Student Board Worker Application
- Vote By Mail Application
- Vote By Mail Opt Out Form
- New Jersey Division of Elections - Voter Registration Information
- If your signature has changed since your original voter registration, it is recommended that you re-register to vote so your signature is current and can be matched to the one on your registration when voting. If you have become disabled and can no longer sign your signature when voting, please reach out to the Mercer County Superintendent of Elections Office at 609-989-6750 for further information on your voter registration.