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County Clerk in Essex County, New Jersey
- Election date
- November 4, 2025
- Filing deadline
- January 1, 2025 - June 3, 2025
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County Clerk
About this position
County clerks are responsible for the recording of deeds, mortgages/property liens, passports & photos, notary public commissions, vote-by-mail ballots, DD214 recording, veteran & county ID cards, trade names, notary services, college chargebacks, tax maps & filed maps, historical records, newspapers & archival microfilm, and wedding ceremonies.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$107,250 / year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 5 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be 18 years of age, a resident and registered voter of the county and a U.S. Citizen
Filing Requirements
No filing free. Petition Signature requirements: 100.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
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