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:

• OPRA Request Form
• 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
• 2024 New Board Worker Application
• 2024 Board Worker Reappointment Form
• 2024 Student Board Worker Application
• 2024 Vote By Mail Application
• Application to Opt Out of Vote By Mail
• New Jersey Division of Elections - Voter Registration Application and Information 
  • The voter registration application form can also be used for a name change, address change, signature update, Political Party Affiliation or Non-affiliation change.  No faxed copies or an electronic transmission of a voter registration form can be accepted since an original signature is required.  The registrant must download the form and send the hard copy to the Mercer County Superintendent of Elections Office.  The Mercer County Superintendent of Elections Office can be reached at 609-989-6750 for additional information.