OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
AND
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
City Hall
4501 Park Road
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
609.263.4461 ext. 1200
The Office of the City Clerk is the public’s link to government records, licensing, and permits, voting information and in Sea Isle, Vital Records such as marriage, birth and death records. As the Secretary to the Governing Body, the Office of the City Clerk also maintains information regarding City Council and has a variety of resources for citizens.
The Office of the Municipal Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics is responsible for storing and maintaining government records. The definition of a government record is “any document that has been made, maintained or kept on file in the course of official business by a public agency or an official agency or that has been received in the course of official business by a public agency or an officer of that public agency.”
The Clerks Office is the place to go for:
Ø Copies of Resolutions and Local Ordinances – the City Code of Ordinances is also available on-line by “clicking here”
Ø Voter Registration Information
Ø Election Information
Ø Dog Licenses - must bring proof of rabies valid for at least 10 months at the time of licensing
Ø Garage/Yard Sale Permits
Ø Parking Permits
Ø Request for Public Records (OPRA) – for application “click here”
Ø Application for Mercantile License –“click here”
For New Business"click here" for zoning officer application to be submitted with Mercantile Application
The Office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics:
All marriages, deaths and births that occurred in the City of Sea Isle City are recorded in the Office of the Registrar. A Certified Copy of a Vital Record can only be issued to individuals who have a direct link to the individual(s) named on the vital record. Proof of Identity is required ~ in the form of a Photo ID. Each certified copy is $5.00.
Ø For an application to request a certified copy – “click here”
If you are getting married or entering into a civil union in Sea Isle City, you need to know the following information:
Ø If either applicant lives in Sea Isle, you can apply here and the license is valid anywhere in the State – proof of residency must be provided
Ø If both applicants live out of the State and the application is made in Sea Isle, the license is only valid in Sea Isle City – proof of residency must be provided
Ø You must apply in person with a witness that knows both applicants
Ø You must both provide identification in the form of a birth certificate or passport
Ø You must provide social security numbers
Ø You must apply at least 72 hours before the license can be issued
Ø You may apply up to 6 months prior to the wedding/civil union
Ø There is a $28.00 licensing fee
For questions, please feel free to call the Office of the City Clerk staff members:
Cindy Griffith, RMC
Municipal Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics
Shannon Romano
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Rose Divney
Clerk Typist