THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
The Office of the City Clerk is one of the oldest offices in Jersey City government. Originally, the Clerk's responsibilities were limited to recording meeting minutes for the City's legislative body and affixing the City Seal to official documents.
Today, the Office continues to perform these traditional duties while providing a range of essential services to residents, businesses, and City government.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Municipal Clerk serves in several official capacities:
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Secretary to the Municipal Council: Records and maintains official proceedings of the City Council
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Secretary to the Municipality: Maintains official municipal records and documents.
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Keeper of the City Seal: Maintains and affixes the official City Seal to authorized documents.
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Chief Election Officer: Oversees and certifies local elections.
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Records Management Officer: Oversees the management and preservation of City records.
The Office also provides the following services:
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Issuance of vital records
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Administration of Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests
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Landlord and lobbyist registration
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Local election administration and certification
Office Hours & Appointments
The Office of the City Clerk is open by appointment only.
Please call 201-547-5150 to schedule an appointment.
Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Requests
The City of Jersey City does not accept OPRA requests submitted by fax or email. Requests submitted through either method will not be considered officially filed.
To submit an OPRA request, please use the City's official online portal. The portal is free of charge.
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