Administration/City Clerk & Registrar's Office
| Address -- Municipal Building, 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Phone # -- (856) 456-0205 Fax # -- (856) 456-8030 Business Hours -- Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Administrator/City Clerk -- Paul J. Kain -- administratorkain@cityofgloucester.org Asst. City Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics -- Kathleen M. Jentsch -- kathyj@cityofgloucester.org Clerk/Typist -- Roseann Michel -- rmichel@cityofgloucester.org |
The Clerk's office is responsible for Marriage Licenses, Vital Statistics for Gloucester City, Election Registration, Open Public Records Requests, and certain licenses including pet licensing.
In addition, notary services are also provided at this location for no additional fee for Gloucester City residents. Keep in mind that documents to be notarized must be signed in front of the notary and that proof of identification is needed.
Birth, Death, Marriage, and Domestic Partnership Certificates
Birth, Death, Marriage and Domestic Partnership Certificates can be acquired if the event occurred in Gloucester City. The cost is $8 per certificate.
A photocopy of a valid state identification is required. This would include a valid photo driver's license with current address OR two alternate forms of identification with address such as a non-photo driver's license, vehicle registration, vehicle insurance card, voter registration card, passport, green card, County ID, School ID Work ID, or a utility bill.
The following information must be provided: name, date of event (birth, death, marriage, or domestic partnership), and the names of both parents (in the event of death or birth). Applications can be filled out at the City Clerk's Office during business hours. Certificates will be available the next business day.
Click Here to download the Birth, Marriage or Death request form
Click Here for additional VItal Statistics Informations
Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions on Vital Statistics
Mail the completed application, a copy of your identification, a check or money order made payable to the "City of Gloucester City" with your telephone number for $8 per certificate and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail it to Kathleen Jentsch, Registrar of Vital Statistics, 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Marriage License/Civil Union Application
The applicants will need to bring their birth certificates or passports, identification and proof of address (driver's license with current address or utility bill with name and current address), and if married previously, divorce papers or death certificate.
Applicants should also know their parents full names including mother's maiden name and where their parents were born. Applicants will also need to provide the date of the marriage, where the ceremony will be performed including address, and who will perform the ceremony.
A witness will need to accompany the applicants. If you are filling out the downloaded application, only fill out Page 1. Page 2 MUST be completed at the City Clerk's office.
The license is $28 and is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. There is a 72 hour waiting period from when the application is submitted until when it can be issued.
Click Here to download instructions and applications for a Marriage License.
Click Here for important information for the Bride
Domestic Partnerships
Click Here for information on Domestic Partnerships.
Dog and Cat Licenses
All dogs and cats must be licensed. Licenses must be renewed annually in January. A late fee applies to licenses that are not paid by March 31st. Licenses are available at the City Clerk's office. All dogs and cats must be licensed by 7 months of age. An annual free rabies clinic is usually held in October each year at the Public Works building.
Click Here to download the dog license form.
Click Here to download the cat license form.
Mail complete application, proof of current rabies, the required fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: City Clerk's Office, 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Licenses
Licenses are also required for:
Bingo
Coin Operated Amusement Devices
Curb Setting
Fishing and Hunting (available at Walmart, Kmart, Dick's Sporting, etc.)
Junk Dealer
Liquor
Raffles
Solicitors, Hawkers, and Peddlers
Street Opening
Taxicab
Towing
Trailer Park
Coin Operated Amusement Devices
Curb Setting
Fishing and Hunting (available at Walmart, Kmart, Dick's Sporting, etc.)
Junk Dealer
Liquor
Raffles
Solicitors, Hawkers, and Peddlers
Street Opening
Taxicab
Towing
Trailer Park
For further information on these licenses, please contact our office.
Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
To obtain public records from the City of Gloucester, you must complete the OPRA Request Form.
Click Here for OPRA Request Form.
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