Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday
8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

The Borough Clerk's Office is the central information center for the Borough; it is the liaison between the citizens of Glassboro and the Governing Body.  The Clerk's Office is statutorily responsible for several duties.

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Secretary to the Municipal Corporation

Coordinator and Records Manager

Notary Public

Licenses/Permits

Additional Services

Secretary to the Municipal Corporation

The Municipal Clerk is the secretary to the municipal corporation and is custodian of the municipal seal and all Minutes, bonds, contracts and archival records.

The Municipal Clerk, as the secretary to the Governing Body, prepares Agendas, is present at all meetings, keeps a journal of the proceedings of every meeting, retains original copies of all ordinances and resolutions, and records the Minutes of every meeting.

*Adopted Minutes can be viewed on the Borough website, under the link for Mayor and Council.

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Coordinator and Records Manager

The Municipal Clerk serves as Coordinator and Records Manager responsible for implementing local archives and records retention.  If a member of the public requests a government record, an OPRA (Government Record Request Form) must be completed and forwarded to this office.  We will notify you with the appropriate fee when the request is available. Forms are available on our website.

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Notary Public

Our office provides notary public services.  Current proof of photo identification is required. The fee is $2.50 per seal.

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Licenses/Permits

The Municipal Clerk, serving as Administrative Officer, is responsible for the acceptance of applications for the following licenses:

Bingo
Raffle
Solicitor/Vendor

NJ Alcoholic Beverage Control
http://www.nj.gov/oag/abc/index.html

Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/lgccc.htm

Additionally, we accept applications for Parade Permits and Street Opening Permits.  Forms are available on our website for most licenses and permits.

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Pet Licenses

Dog and cat licenses can be purchased at Borough Hall or by mail. When mailing your payment, please provide current rabies information, and proof of spay/neuter along with a self-addressed-stamped-envelope for return mail. Checks should be made payable to the Borough of Glassboro (separate checks for dogs and cats), 1 South Main Street, Glassboro, NJ 08028-2592. The Code of the Borough of Glassboro, Chapter 156, limits the number of dogs and/or cats to 3 per property. Licenses are issued annually, beginning January 2nd. Any license issued April 1st or after is subject to a $10.00 late fee. State law requires that rabies vaccination must be current to November 1st of the licensing year. All pets must be licensed, including indoor dogs/cats. Please watch your mail for the reminder notice, which is mailed the end of the year, and includes information about our free rabies clinic. Each year we hire the Society to Protect Animals to perform our Annual Pet Census.

Effective January 1, 2008 Pet License fees are as follows:

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Birth, Marriage, Domestic Partnership, Civil Union and Death Certificates

This office also maintains all records of births, marriages, domestic partnerships, civil unions and deaths, which have occurred in the Borough of Glassboro, since 1918.  A request form is available on our website.  Current proof of photo identification is required to release a certified copy of any of these records.  The cost is$20.00 for each certified copy.

Marriage and Civil Union Applications/Licenses:

Applicants have the choice to apply where either partner resides in the State of New Jersey.  If both applicants are from out of state, they must apply where the event will take place.  Applicants should call the Registrar to schedule an appointment.  Appointments can be made on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  A witness over the age of 18 years old must accompany the applicants to their appointment.  There is a $28.00 cash fee.  A list of the information necessary at the time of the appointment is available on our website under the link "Marriage/Civil Union Application Information Form."  Currently, a blood test is not required.  Once the application is completed, the license will be held for 72 hours.  After the license is picked up, it is only valid for 30 days.  Applications are accepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays by appointment only.

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Additional Services

Purchase Biodegradable Bags

For your convenience, you may purchase biodegradable bags (for leaves or grass clippings), at the Clerk's office. Bags can be purchased in sets of five (5) for $2.00.

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Sidewalks & Curbing

If you need to repair or replace any curbing, the apron of your driveway, anything on a borough easement, where that area meets the street, you will need to apply for a street opening permit.  The form is available on the website or in our office.  If you have any questions, please contact Russell Clark, the Highway Department Superintendent. 

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Streetlights

If a streetlight goes out in your neighborhood, please get the number on the pole as well as the address, and report it to this office.  We will contact the electric company to have it replaced.

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