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NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-73 - Powers of county clerk.

40A:9-73 Powers of county clerk.  40A:9-73. a. A county clerk while in office may perform all the duties and exercise the powers pertaining to the office of notary public or commissioner of deeds and upon certifying to any acknowledgment or affidavit shall affix to his signature the designation "county clerk". b. After the adoption of a resolution by the county governing body pursuant to subsection a. of R.S.26:8-11, the county clerk may act as the local registrar for a registration district so choosing pursuant to R.S.26:8-1 within the county on such terms and conditions as the county governing body deems appropriate. L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 2005, c.261, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-74 - Personnel in office of county clerk

40A:9-74. Personnel in office of county clerk  40A:9-74. Personnel in office of county clerk. Every county clerk may appoint a deputy clerk or two deputy clerks, one administrative and one judicial, to hold office during the pleasure of the county clerk. Upon occurrence of a vacancy in the office of a county clerk by expiration of term, death, resignation or otherwise, the deputy clerk, or the deputy clerk with seniority in counties with two deputy clerks, shall have the same powers and perform all the duties of the office of county clerk until the vacancy is filled as provided by law.  During the absence or disability of the county clerk the deputy clerk or the deputy clerk with seniority, as appropriate, shall have the powers of the county clerk and perform the duties of the office.  The county clerk may appoint from among the employees in his office special deputy clerks to serve during his pleasure and prescribe their duties. No additional compensation shall be paid for such designation.  During the absence or disability of both the county clerk and deputy clerk or deputy clerk with seniority, as appropriate, the senior special deputy clerk shall have the powers of the county clerk and perform the duties of the office.  The county clerk shall select and employ necessary clerks and other employees. Every deputy clerk and special deputy clerk shall take and subscribe before a judge of the Superior Court an oath of office in like form and character as that required to be taken by the county clerk. Appointments and oaths of office shall be filed in the office of the county clerk.  L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.397; 1991,c.494,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-75 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-75 - County clerk in certain counties may establish court division and registry division

40A:9-75. County clerk in certain counties may establish court division and registry division  In any county having a population in excess of 400,000, and not having a register of deeds and mortgages, the county clerk therein may establish and maintain in his office 2 separate divisions to be known, respectively, as the court division and registry division. The county clerk may appoint a deputy county clerk for each division who shall hold such office during the pleasure of the county clerk but not beyond the term for which the county clerk is elected. The compensation of said deputy county clerks shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders of the county and paid by the county. The deputy county clerks before entering upon their duties shall take and subscribe an oath of office in similar form and manner as in the case of county clerks. In performing their duties the deputy clerks shall have the same powers as the county clerk. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-76 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-76 - Salary of county clerk in certain counties.

40A:9-76 Salary of county clerk in certain counties.  40A:9-76. The board of chosen freeholders in each county, by resolution, shall fix the annual salary of the county clerk in an amount equal to not less than sixty-five percent (65%) of the annual salary of a Judge of the Superior Court. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that a county clerk whose annual salary exceeds the amount provided for herein shall be reduced, or that a board of chosen freeholders may not increase the salary of a county clerk in excess of the amount provided for herein.  Nothing in this section shall authorize the fixing of the salary of any person holding the office of county clerk at any amount less than that now payable pursuant to law, so long as the said person shall hold such office during the present and any consecutively ensuing term or terms, nor shall anything in this section authorize the payment of any salary for which a range is established in an amount less than the minimum of said range. The salary of said officer shall be paid by the proper county disbursing officer in the same manner as county officers and employees are paid. L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1974, c.153, s.1; 2001, c.370, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-77 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-77 - Compensation of deputy county clerks; chief clerks and other personnel

40A:9-77. Compensation of deputy county clerks; chief clerks and other personnel  The annual compensation of the deputy county clerk shall not exceed 3/4 of the annual compensation of the county clerk. The annual compensation of any chief clerk in the office of county clerk shall not exceed 3/5 of the annual compensation of the county clerk. The said compensations and that of all other personnel in the office of the county clerk shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders of the county upon the recommendation of the county clerk. The compensation of the personnel in the office of the county clerk shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as county officers and employees are paid. The limitations of the salaries set herein shall not be construed to restrict any of said employees from participating in or benefiting from any cost of living bonus or longevity program provided for or established in the county. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-77.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-77.1 - Chapter 260 of the laws of 1969 saved from repeal

40A:9-77.1. Chapter 260 of the laws of 1969 saved from repeal  Chapter 260 of the laws of 1969 (C. 40:38-28.1) is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by this section provides that in any county of the second class having a population in excess of 500,000, the limitations imposed, pursuant to section 40A:9-77, on the amount of salary payable to the first deputy county clerk or to any executive clerk or chief clerk in the office of the county clerk, shall not be construed to restrict any of said employees from participating in or benefiting from any cost of living bonus or longevity program provided for or established in such county.] L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-77.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-77.2 - Preparation of annual budget request by county clerk.

40A:9-77.2 Preparation of annual budget request by county clerk.  7. A county clerk shall prepare the annual budget request for the office of the county clerk pursuant to the requirements of section 3 of P.L.2015, c.249 (C.40A:4-45.45b). L.2015, c.249, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78 - Section 4 of chapter 96 of the laws of 1959 saved from repeal

40A:9-78. Section 4 of chapter 96 of the laws of 1959 saved from repeal  Section 4 of chapter 96 of the laws of 1959 (C. 40:38-6.17) is saved from repeal. [Said section saved from repeal by this section provided for the repeal of sundry sections of the Revised Statutes, the New Jersey Statutes and various acts pertaining to salaries of surrogates, registers of deeds and mortgages, county clerks and sheriffs.] L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.1 - Short title.

40A:9-78.1 Short title.  1. Sections 1 through 7 of P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "County Identification Cards for Veterans Act." L.2012, c.30, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.2 - "Veteran" defined.

40A:9-78.2 "Veteran" defined.  2. As used in this act, P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.), "veteran" means any resident of this State now or hereafter who has served in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States or a Reserve component thereof or the National Guard of this State or another State as defined in section 1 of P.L.1963, c.109 (C.38A:1-1), and has been discharged honorably or under general honorable conditions from such service. L.2012, c.30, s.2; amended 2017, c.292, s.1; 2019, c.500, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.3 - Veteran identification card program.

40A:9-78.3 Veteran identification card program.  3. A county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may establish a veteran identification card program for the sole purpose of identifying the holder as a veteran when such identification is required to receive discounts or other courtesies extended to military veterans, or to prove status as a veteran or character of service to receive benefits afforded veterans under the laws of this State, if eligible. L.2012, c.30, s.3; amended 2019, c.500, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.4 - Issuance of card.

40A:9-78.4 Issuance of card.  4. a. When such a program has been authorized, the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, shall issue an identification card to any veteran who is a resident of the county. The veteran identification card shall bear the true name, branch of the military, including a reserve component thereof, in which the veteran served, date of card issuance, and other identifying information as certified by the applicant for such veteran identification card. Every application for a veteran identification card shall be signed and certified by the applicant and shall be supported by such documentary evidence as the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may require. b. Any of the following shall constitute documentary evidence required by subsection a. of this section: the applicant's DD-214, DD-215, or DD-256 form as issued by the federal government, an NGB-22 or other approved separation forms as outlined by all branches of the Armed Forces, or veteran identification card as issued by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs under the "Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015," (38 U.S.C. s.5706) and duly recorded by the office. The county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, shall require a copy of the documentary evidence submitted to be kept on file with the application for the veteran identification card, and shall note the location of the original documentary evidence as pursuant to this subsection. The copy of the documentary evidence submitted and the application shall be kept confidential and shall not be considered a government record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), except that they may be released to another government agency. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall assist in the identification, and verification as needed, of approved separation forms as outlined by all branches of the military and submitted by applicants. L.2012, c.30, s.4; amended 2017, c.292, s.2; 2019, c.255, s.3; 2019, c.500, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.5 - Violations relative to veteran identification card.

40A:9-78.5 Violations relative to veteran identification card.  5. It shall be unlawful for any person: a. To display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in the person's possession any canceled, fictitious, fraudulently altered, or fraudulently obtained veteran identification card; b. To lend the veteran identification card to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another; c. To display or represent any veteran identification card not issued to the person as being the person's card; d. To permit any unlawful use of a veteran identification card issued to the person; e. To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any veteran identification card or facsimile thereof in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid veteran identification card, or to display or have in the person's possession any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction, or facsimile; or f. To alter any veteran identification card in any manner. L.2012, c.30, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.6 - Card not deemed proof of status.

40A:9-78.6 Card not deemed proof of status.  6. The veteran identification card issued under P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.), shall not be deemed sufficient valid proof of veteran status for official governmental purposes when a statute, regulation, or directive of a governmental entity requires documentation of veteran status. L.2012, c.30, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.7 - Violations, disorderly persons offense.

40A:9-78.7 Violations, disorderly persons offense.  7. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act, P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.), is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. L.2012, c.30, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.8 - Short title.

40A:9-78.8 Short title.  1. Sections 1 through 8 of P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.) shall be known  and may be cited as the "County Identification Cards for Gold Star Parents Act." L.2017, c.289, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.9 - "Gold Star Parent" defined.

40A:9-78.9 "Gold Star Parent" defined.  2. As used in this act, P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.), "Gold Star Parent" means a parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian, whether of the whole or half blood or by adoption, of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who died while on active duty for the United States.  L.2017, c.289, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.10 - Gold Star Parent identification card program.

40A:9-78.10 Gold Star Parent identification card program.  3. A county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may establish a Gold Star Parent identification card program for the sole purpose of identifying the holder as a Gold Star Parent when such identification is required to receive discounts or other courtesies extended to military families.  L.2017, c.289, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.11 - Issuance of Gold Star Parent identification card.

40A:9-78.11 Issuance of Gold Star Parent identification card.  4. When such a program has been authorized, the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, shall issue an identification card to any Gold Star Parent who is a resident of the county. The Gold Star Parent identification card shall display the words "Gold Star Parent," bear the true name and branch of the armed forces in which the person who lost his or her life while on active duty for the United States served, and other identifying information as certified by the applicant for the Gold Star Parent identification card. Every application for a Gold Star Parent identification card shall be signed and certified by the applicant and shall be supported by such documentary evidence as the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may require. L.2017, c.289, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.12 - Application for issuance.

40A:9-78.12 Application for issuance.  5. a. Application for issuance of a Gold Star Parent identification card shall be made in a manner prescribed by the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, that the applicant is a parent of a member of the armed forces who died while on active duty for the United States. Proof satisfactory may include any or all of the following: (1) a certification of an organization formed for the support of parents of members of the armed forces who lost their lives while on active duty for the United States, that the applicant is either the parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian, whether of the whole or half blood or by adoption, of a member of the armed forces who died while on active duty for the United States;  (2) the service member's federal DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty, or its succeeding form, which identifies the member of the armed forces who died while on active duty for the United States; and (3) documentation indicating the applicant's relationship to the service member. The copy of the DD Form 1300 and the application shall be kept confidential and shall not be considered a government record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), except that they may be released to another government agency.  b. The county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may consult with a representative of the Department of New Jersey of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., or any other organization formed for the support of parents of members of the armed forces who lost their lives while on active duty for the United States or the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs when establishing the documentation that may constitute satisfactory proof of an applicant's relationship to the service member. In instances where an applicant is unable to produce documentation deemed acceptable, the Adjutant General shall assist in making a determination of the applicant's eligibility for a Gold Star Parent Identification card. L.2017, c.289, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.13 - Unlawful actions.

40A:9-78.13 Unlawful actions.  6. It shall be unlawful for any person: a. To display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in the person's possession any canceled, fictitious, fraudulently altered, or fraudulently obtained Gold Star Parent identification card; b. To lend the Gold Star Parent identification card to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another; c. To display or represent any Gold Star Parent identification card not issued to the person as being the person's card; d. To permit any unlawful use of a Gold Star Parent identification card issued to the person; e. To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any Gold Star Parent identification card or facsimile thereof in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid Gold Star Parent identification card, or to display or have in the person's possession any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction, or facsimile; or f. To alter any Gold Star Parent identification card in any manner. L.2017, c.289, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.14 - Identification card not deemed official for certain purposes.

40A:9-78.14 Identification card not deemed official for certain purposes.  7. The Gold Star Parent identification card issued under P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.), shall not be deemed sufficient valid proof of identity for official governmental purposes when a statute, regulation, or directive of a governmental entity requires proof of identity. L.2017, c.289, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-78.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-78.15 - Violations, disorderly persons offense.

40A:9-78.15 Violations, disorderly persons offense.  8. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act, P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.), is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. L.2017, c.289, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-80 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-80 - Existing offices of register of deeds and mortgages, confirmed, continued; exceptions

40A:9-80. Existing offices of register of deeds and mortgages, confirmed, continued; exceptions  40A:9-80. The office of register of deeds and mortgages heretofore established and now in existence in any county is confirmed and shall be continued until altered or abolished as provided by law, except that: a. in a county in which the office of register of deeds and mortgages initially was established pursuant to P.L.1875, c.CXXXV (c.135), the office of register of deeds and mortgages shall be consolidated with the office of county clerk; b. in a county of the second class with a population density greater than 4,500 persons per square mile and a population between 490,000 and 505,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census, the office of register of deeds and mortgages shall be consolidated with the office of county clerk upon the expiration of the term of office of the current register of deeds and mortgages or the occurrence of a vacancy prior to the expiration of the term of the current register of deeds and mortgages, whichever occurs first; and  c. in every county other than counties of the first class, the office of register of deeds and mortgages shall be consolidated with the office of county clerk upon the expiration of the term of office of the current register of deeds and mortgages or the occurrence of a vacancy prior to the expiration of the term of the current register of deeds and mortgages, whichever occurs first. Upon the consolidation of the office of register of deeds and mortgages as provided herein, the office of register of deeds and mortgages in those counties shall be abolished, and the powers, functions, and duties of the register of deeds and mortgages shall pertain to the county clerk. L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1995, c.90; 1996, c.12; 2001, c.52.