Welcome to Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Township Clerk
Diane B. Ambrosio, RMC

50 Railroad Avenue • Waretown, NJ 08758
609-693-3302 ext. 233
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The Clerk’s Office is headed by the Municipal Clerk who works for the Governing Body under the direction of the Municipal Administrator.

The Clerk serves in the following capacity:

Secretary to the governing body: records official minutes of the governing body, handles municipal correspondence, prepares meeting agendas, processes ordinances and resolutions, handles liaison work with the public and borough professionals, administers and records oaths of office, processes records, files and advertises the municipal budget and bids.

Secretary of the municipal corporation: maintains custody of the municipal seal, maintains receipt of service of legal documents/contracts and signs the majority of official documents; attests signatures of municipal officers and officials. Serves as an administrative assistant to the Municipal Administrator.

Election official: Serves as the chief administrative office in all elections held in the municipality and serves as the chief registrar of voters in the municipality.

Administrative official: issues licenses and permits, handles complaints of all types, furnishes data to the public and media and is responsible for records and information management.

Department of Health Liaison & Registrar of Vital Statistics: Processes dog and cat licenses, coordinates animal canvass, prepares death and marriage/civil union licenses/certificates.

** Regarding Pet Licensing:
All dogs and cats 7 months and older must be licensed. License due in January of each year.  They are available by mail or in person at the Board of Health's office. Proof of Rabies vaccination and spaying/neutering certification are required.  Rabies Vaccinations MUST be valid for 10 months of the current year to license the pet. Call 609-693-3302 ext. 221 for info.

  Fees for Licenses:        

$12.00 if animal is spayed or neutered.

       {effective Jan 1, 2008} 

$15.00 if animal is not spayed or neutered.

 

$10.00 late fee will be charged, if license is not obtained prior to March 1st

OPRA (Open Public Records Act)

How to Apply for a Marrige / Civil Union License

Marrige / Civil Union License PDF, DOC

Election Information

 

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A view of Barnegat Bay from Ocean Township