New Jersey State law requires that all dogs must be licensed. All dogs 6 months or older or having a permanent set of teeth must be licensed. A current rabies certificate must be provided as well as proof of spay/neuter. The cost is $13.00 for all dogs that are not spayed/neutered and $10.00 for those that are.

ALL dog licenses are renewable in January. Any licenses not renewed by April 30, will incur a $10.00 .00 late fee.  A Free Rabies Clinic is offered in the month of April.

Dog License.pdf

Complete the marriage license application form. You may also get an application form at the Registrar’s office.  Do not sign the marriage application form before going to the Local Registrar. You must sign the application, under oath, in the presence of the issuing authority.

Requirements for entering into a marriage 

The following criteria must be met before two people can enter a marriage:

• Not be a party to another civil union, domestic partnership or marriage in this state or recognized by this state;
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Where to apply 

• Apply for the marriage license in the New Jersey municipality where either party resides. The license is valid throughout New Jersey.
• If neither applicant is a New Jersey resident, submit the application in the municipality where the marriage ceremony will be performed. In this case, the license is only valid in the issuing municipality.

Please contact the City Clerk’s office to make an appointment.

Required documents when applying for a marriage license 

• Proof of identity by presenting your driver’s license, passport or state/federal I.D.
• Proof of residency by one applicant if a NJ resident
• Social Security number*
• A witness, 18 years of age or older
• The $28 application fee

* Your social security number is required by law for US citizens and will be kept confidential.

Any documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

After you apply 

There is a 72-hour waiting period before the license is issued. The waiting period begins when the application is filed with the Local Registrar. There is no 72-hour waiting period for a remarriage; however, you must bring a certified copy of your existing marriage.

The marriage license application is valid for six months from the date accepted, unless the Registrar has given prior approval to extend the validity of the application to a maximum of one year. Only one marriage license may be granted from a marriage application. If the license expires before being used, a new application must be made and another $28 fee remitted.

The only exception to this requirement is in the case where a civil and religious ceremony are to be performed on the same day. In this case, the Local Registrar will photocopy the marriage application, marking one “A” and one “B”, and issue the corresponding marriage licenses, marking them “A” and “B” as well. One copy will be used for the religious ceremony and the other for the civil ceremony.

The New Jersey State Open Public Records Act (OPRA) provides that most government records are available to the public, however, the request must be in writing and there is an associated cost:  Documents available in electronic format when supplied as an e-mail attachment - no charge

Most documents can be found on the City Website under the Code Section of the City.

Commission Meeting and Workshop dates are adopted by Resolution at the beginning of the year. A current list is always available in the Clerk’s office. Agendas are generally available on Monday afternoon prior to a Thursday Regular Meeting.

In the State of New Jersey, Vital Records are retained in the Municipality where the event occurred. In order to obtain the record, an Application must be completed and ID is required. The fee is $10.00 per copy.

Mercantile Licenses

Mercantile Licenses application are available in the Clerks Office.  Mercantile Licenses are renewed July 1^st of each year.

Yard sale permits are $3.00.  Sales are permitted for 2 consecutive days.  No rain dates

2 Permits per year per property are allowed.  The City has a “City wide” yard sale once a year (usually in August).  This is in addition to the 2 permits allowed.

DISTRICT    1 & 2 – Ventnor Community Bldg., Newport & Atlantic Ave 

DISTRICT    3 – Ventnor Educational Community Complex, 400 N. Lafayette Ave 

DISTRICT    4 & 5 – VFW Post #251, 601 N. Dorset Ave