Office Hours: Thursdays 8:30am – 12:30pm and by appointment
Monica Orlando, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk / Registrar
clerk@stocktonboronj.us
Tiffany Crivelli , CMR
Deputy Clerk / Deputy Registrar
deputyclerk@stocktonboronj.us
The Borough Clerk has responsibilities required by New Jersey Statute which include the following:
- As Secretary to the Governing Body attends all Borough Council meetings and is responsible for the preparation of the agendas and minutes for those meetings. Maintains originals of minutes, ordinances and resolutions.
- As Secretary to the Municipal Corporation is the custodian of the municipal seal and keeper of the municipality’s records including all minute books, deeds, bonds, contracts and archival records.
- As Chief Administrative Officer of Elections certifies vacancies of Council and suggests polling places to the County Clerk, along with other election duties.
- As Chief Registrar of Voters provides residents with voting forms and ensures completed forms are submitted to the County.
- As Administrative Officer accepts applications and issues licenses and permits, and conducts business with other municipal departments.
- As Records Coordinator and Manager is responsible for implementing local archives and records retention program as mandated.
- The Borough Clerk provides the public with information and processes requests for public records.
- The Borough Clerk’s Office also handles Vital Statistics requests and has on file birth, marriage and death records for any of these events that occurred within the Borough.
Appointments must be made for Marriage License Applications.
Please email deputyclerk@stocktonboronj.us to schedule an appointment.
The marriage license application must be made in the New Jersey municipality in which either applicant resides and the license is valid only in the State of New Jersey.
If neither applicant is a New Jersey resident, the license application must be made in the municipality where the ceremony will occur, and the license is only valid in that municipality.
Both applicants must appear in person, with valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, passport, or State/Federal ID) . One witness, at least 18 years old with valid photo ID, must accompany the applicants when applying. You must also have a ceremony date scheduled and an officiant to perform the ceremony prior to calling for an appointment.
A marriage license can only be issued a minimum of 72 hours (3 days) after application is made. Keep in mind when making your appointment, even thought weekends count towards the waiting period, we are NOT open to issue your license on weekends or holidays. Once issued, the license is only valid for thirty (30) days.
Frequently Asked Questions – Vital Statistics
(this link will redirect you to the State of NJ DOH page)
Frequently Asked Question – Same Sex Marriage
(this link will redirect you to the State of NJ DOH page)