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Clerk/Registrar: Lynn A. Spillane, RMC, CMR, CMC............................ext. 107
To contact the Borough Clerk click here

Deputy Clerk/Deputy Registrar: Kathleen P. Krueger, RMC.....ext. 108
To contact the Deputy Borough Clerk
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OFFICE HOURS ARE FROM 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
(732) 741-4200

The Municipal Clerk’s Office handles a wide range of services, including but not limited to the following:

Registrar of Vital Statistics

To request a certified copy of a marriage, birth or death certificate:

Please note that certified copies of your marriage license are not automatically issued, you need to request them.

INSTRUCTIONS:   Please fill out the Application for a Certification or a Certified Copy of a Vital Record form.  Please note this form can be used to obtain different vital records, you will need to fill in the applicant portion and the areas on the form that relate to the vital record you are requesting.  You can either mail the required information or drop the information off along with a check for $10.00 per requested copy made payable to the Borough of Shrewsbury.  Our address is as follows:

 

Borough of Shrewsbury

419 Sycamore Avenue

Shrewsbury, NJ  07702

  • Please enclose 2 forms of identification; one should be a photo id (such as a driver’s license copy front and back or passport.) and another form of id such as a copy of your health insurance card, car registration, etc.

  • Please note that the address on your application and the address on at least one of your ID’s must match.

  • We will either call you when your document is ready (if this is desired, please indicate on your form this preference) or mail it to you when it is ready.

Our fax number is (732) 741-6549 if you should need it.  Certified copies will not be released until all required documents and payment is received in the Registrar’s office.

Thank You.

Where should you apply for a marriage license?

  • If the bride is a resident of New Jersey, the marriage license must be obtained from the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality where she lives.
  • If she is a non-resident of New Jersey and the groom is a resident of New Jersey, the license must be obtained from the Registrar in the municipality in which the groom resides. A license issued under either of the preceding circumstances is good for use anywhere in New Jersey.
  • If both the bride and groom are non-residents of New Jersey, the license must be obtained from the Registrar of the municipality where the marriage is to be performed and is only good for use in that municipality.
  • A license may never be used outside of New Jersey and a license issued in another state may never be used in New Jersey.
  • Be sure to contact the Registrar well in advance of the wedding to find out on what days and during what hours the Registrar will be available to take your application by APPOINTMENT. The license fee is $28.00. ($25.00 of which goes to the State of New Jersey ).

When should you apply for a marriage license?

A local Registrar can not issue a marriage license sooner than 72 hours after the application for a marriage license has been made, unless ordered to do so via an appropriate court order.
If the marriage is scheduled for a Sunday, the application should be made no later than the preceding Tuesday. If the application is made on a Wednesday or Thursday, the 72 hours will end on Saturday or Sunday, and the Registrar will not be available on those days or any public holiday.
Once the marriage license is issued, it is good for 30 days from the date of issuance.

Who can perform a marriage ceremony?

According to A new state law, judges of a Federal District Court, United States magistrates, judges of a Municipal Court, judges of the Superior Court, judges of a Tax Court, retired judges of the Superior Court or Tax Court or judge of the Superior Court or Tax Court who has resigned in good standing, and any mayor/deputy mayor or chairman of any township committee, village president of New Jersey, County Clerks, and every minister of every religion may solemnize a marriage.

What should you bring with you when you apply?

If one or both of the applicants are divorced, you should both bring copies of the final decree for examination by the Registrar or a statement by the judge as to when the final decree was signed (not the date of the final hearing).

Both the bride and groom should bring their drivers license and a bill (utility bill, credit card bill, etc.) showing their current addresses.

Consent of both parents is necessary if an applicant is under 18 years of age. Both parental consents and judicial approval of such consents are necessary if the applicant is younger than 16 years of age. These consents should be on forms supplied by the Registrar.

Where should the marriage record be filed?

The person performing a marriage ceremony must file (send) the license (signed and dated) with the Registrar of the municipality in which the marriage was performed. Since failure to record the marriage may cause considerable inconvenience later, when proof of marriage is needed, you should make sure that this has been done.

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Dog and Cat License

All dogs and cats in the Borough of Shrewsbury must be licensed each year. The deadline is January 31. Please Note: All rabies inoculation certificates must show duration of immunity at least until November 1 by state law, complete an license form and return it to the Municipal Clerks office with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check. We will return your documents and license immediately.

The fees for Dogs is $8.20 if neutered/spayed and $11.20 if not neutered; Cats are $10.00 if neutered and $13.00 if not neutered.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!: An ordinance has been adopted requiring the payment of a $5 late fee per month for each license renewed after the January 31st deadline.

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Business and Food Licenses:

BUSINESS LICENSE FOOD LICENSE
Fill out an application form Fill out an application form
Provide a check for $100.00 made payable to the Borough of Shrewsbury Provide a check made payable to the Borough of Shrewsbury; amount based on seating capacity of the market or restaurant
All new businesses are required to post a surety bond (License and/or Permit Bond) with the Borough. The Bond amount is $2000.00 and must be for a two-year period. It can be obtained from your insurance company. You must obtain an inspection from the Board of Health
Food licenses are renewable January 1st each year.
A Rider must be attached, stating that the Borough shall be notified if the cancellation clause is to be exercised. If you do not want to obtain a Surety Bond, you may supply us with a certified check or money order for $2000 to be deposited in an escrow account for two (2) years.
To open a NEW Business, you must also receive permission from the Zoning Officer and Fire Marshal; both are located in the Construction Office.
If you are selling any type food or consumable goods, you must also obtain a food license
Business & vending machine licenses are renewed each year in June

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Solicitors and Canvassers

In the Borough of Shrewsbury, please be aware that charitable nonprofit organizations are exempt from payment of license fees provided they can comply with the following:
  • Supply a copy of Tax Exempt Status (on government letterhead).
  • Supply a copy of the by-laws (of your organization).
  • List names of all volunteers who will canvass/solicit in the Borough of Shrewsbury.
  • Supply a copy of the last complete Financial Statement of the organization.

For profit organization must obtain a business license in order to solicit in the Borough of Shrewsbury.

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Elections and Voting Districts

Elections
ELECTIONS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN:
  • June: Primary Election Polls Open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM ; you may only vote democratic or republican.
  • November: General Election Polls Open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

School Board Elections are held in April, Polls Open from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM; election date to be determined

Voting Districts
Shrewsbury Borough has three (3) voting districts. Districts 1 & 3 are located at the Shrewsbury Hose Co. No. 1 Firehouse located on Route 35/ Broad Street. District 2 is located at the First Aid Squad building on Haddon Avenue.
Voter Registration
Pick up a "mail-in" voters registration form at the Borough Clerk's Office, no postage needed. Make sure the Registration is postmarked on the twenty ninth day preceding any Primary or General Election.
Absentee Ballot Application
Pick up an Absentee Ballot Application at the Borough Clerk's Office. Complete the application in full, sign it and mail the application to the Office of County Clerk, Market Yard, PO Box 1251, Freehold, NJ 07728. The County Clerk will send you an Absentee Ballot. In order for your vote to count, the County Board of Elections must receive your ballot before the close of the polls on Election Day.
For further information about election visit the NJ Division of Elections

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