Clerk & Registrar

The City Clerk acts as the day to day administrative officer and chief election official of the City. The Clerk is a liaison between the governing body and taxpayers and often is a resident’s initial point of contact in municipal matters. The Clerk serves as the custodian of official records and as recording secretary to the governing body, keeping minutes of official meetings. The Clerk’s Office is also responsible for processing numerous municipal permits and licenses, including all marriage licenses. the City Clerk also serves as the chief elections officer for the City, ensuring official tallies from City voting precincts are properly reported to the County Clerk.

ELECTION INFORMATION:

PRIMARY ELECTION: June 6, 2023

GENERAL ELECTION: November 7, 2023

Polls open at 6 am and close at 8 pm. Voting Districts and locations: District 1 and 2: Phillip L. Pittore Justice Center located at 25 South Union Street in the City District 3 and 4: American Legion located at 320 North Union Street in the City

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES: June 6, 2023, please call the County Clerk for petition and signature requirement.

HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS: https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/240/Board-of-Elections

NOTARY PUBLIC
We have two notary publics in the office to accommodate your needs. There is no need to make an appointment, but you may want to confirm they are in the office by calling 609-397-0110 x12.

MARRIAGE LICENSES/CIVIL UNIONS
Please read our Guide to Marriage Licenses. 

If you would like to print the application, download it here.
If you would like to apply for a marriage license, we recommend making an appointment online.
Please bring along a witness and make sure everyone has their IDs. Appointments take about 15 minutes.  
Click here to make an appointment.

**The $28 application fee is now being waived, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023**

For Marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies, it is important for you to have two separate witnesses. Mayor Andrew Nowick is available to perform the ceremony at a fee of $100. 

Beginning May 1, 2014, statutory amendments go into effect that requires the registration of those seeking to become certified civil celebrants permitted to perform/solemnize non-denominational marriages and civil unions. To become a Certified Civil Celebrant click here. 

REGISTRAR OFFICE
Please read our step-by-step guides to obtaining Marriage Record Certified Copy and a Birth or Death Record Certified Copy.

When applying for a certified copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate or death certificate, you must be able to provide ID and proof that you are entitled to that information. Your digital drivers license will be satisfactory identification if you are requesting your personal information. 

To obtain a certified copy of a marriage license, birth certificate or death certificate, please download the form.

Thank you for your cooperation with this request. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 609-397-0110 x12.