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NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-81 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-81 - Establishment of office of register of deeds and mortgages in certain counties; referendum

40A:9-81. Establishment of office of register of deeds and mortgages in certain counties; referendum  In every county having a population of more than 250,000 there may be a register of deeds and mortgages in and for such county. In any such county wherein the office of register of deeds and mortgages has not been established, the question of the establishment of such office may be submitted to the legal voters of the county upon the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of the county authorizing the placement of that question on the ballot. Where the question of the establishment of such office is to be submitted, it shall be submitted at the general election preceding the one at which the county clerk is to be elected in that county. The county clerk of every such county shall cause the question to be placed upon the official ballot to be used at the general election in the manner provided by law in substantially the following form: "Shall the office of the register of deeds and mortgages be established and a register be elected in county next year?" Immediately to the left of the question there shall be printed the words "Yes" and "No" , each with a square, in either of which the voter may make a cross ( x ), or a plus sign (+) or check mark ( X ) according to his choice. There shall also be printed the following: "Place a cross ( x ), or a plus sign (+) or check mark ( X ) in one of the above squares indicating your choice." If voting machines are used, a vote of "Yes" or "No" shall be equivalent to such markings, respectively. (insert name of county) The votes shall be canvassed and returned in the manner provided by law. If a majority of the legal voters, voting on the question, shall vote "Yes," the office of register of deeds and mortgages shall be established and a register of deeds and mortgages shall be elected in such county at the next general election. If a majority of the legal voters voting on the question shall vote "No," the office shall not be established and the county clerk shall continue to perform the duties of a county recording officer and the question shall not be submitted again to the legal voters of that county except upon a petition signed by 10% of the registered voters of the county and not until five years shall have elapsed since the prior referendum. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1983, c. 311, s. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-82 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-82 - Transfer of records and papers upon the establishment of office of register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-82. Transfer of records and papers upon the establishment of office of register of deeds and mortgages  When the office of register of deeds and mortgages is established in any county and such a register therein has been elected, all official records, documents, papers or writings which are in the custody of the county clerk and would have been filed or deposited with the register of deeds and mortgages had there been one in office, shall be transferred by the county clerk to the said register of deeds and mortgages who shall give a receipt therefor. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-83 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-83 - Term of office of register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-83. Term of office of register of deeds and mortgages  The register of deeds and mortgages shall be elected by the legal voters of the county for a term of 5 years. He shall be commissioned by the Governor and his commission shall be issued and bear date on January 1 next following his election, or if such date falls upon a Sunday, then on the following day. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 57, s. 1, eff. March 15, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-84 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-84 - Register of deeds and mortgages; bond

40A:9-84. Register of deeds and mortgages; bond  40A:9-84. Every person who shall be elected register of deeds and mortgages of a county, before entering into his office shall give his bond to the State of New Jersey and the county as their interest may appear, with sufficient corporate surety, to be approved by the assignment judge of the Superior Court in the sum of $15,000, or in such greater sum not exceeding $50,000, as the judge may order.  The bond shall be conditioned that he will well and truly execute the office of register of deeds and mortgages of the county of (insert name of county) and faithfully, impartially and justly perform and execute all of the duties pertaining to such office, with respect to the State of New Jersey, the said county and all persons concerned.  The bond approved by the judge together with the oath of office shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey and duplicates with the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders of the county.  L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.398.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-85 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-85 - Register of deeds and mortgages; oath

40A:9-85. Register of deeds and mortgages; oath  Every person elected or appointed register of deeds and mortgages, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the following oath: "I, , register of deeds and mortgages of the county of do solemnly (insert name of county) swear (or affirm) to support the Constitution of this State and the United States and perform the duties of my office as register of deeds and mortgages faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of my ability." L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-86 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-86 - Performance of duties before giving bond; misdemeanor

40A:9-86. Performance of duties before giving bond; misdemeanor  If any person elected register of deeds and mortgages shall assume to perform any of the duties before giving bond as provided by law, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-87 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-87 - Certain statutory provisions applicable to county clerk where no register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-87. Certain statutory provisions applicable to county clerk where no register of deeds and mortgages  The statutory provisions applicable to powers, functions and duties of the register of deeds and mortgages where there is such a register shall pertain to the county clerk where there is no such register. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-88 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-88 - Vacancy in office of register of deeds and mortgages other than by expiration of term

40A:9-88. Vacancy in office of register of deeds and mortgages other than by expiration of term  When a vacancy shall occur in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages of any county other than by expiration of term, the Governor shall fill such vacancy with the advice and consent of the Senate, by appointment of a member of the same political party as that of the previous incumbent of the office, and the commission of said appointee shall expire when a successor is elected and qualified. The successor in such case shall be elected for a term of 5 years at the general election next succeeding the happening of the vacancy unless such vacancy shall occur within 37 days next preceding such election, in which case it shall be filled at the second succeeding general election. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-89 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-89 - Board of chosen freeholders to furnish accommodations and equipment for register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-89. Board of chosen freeholders to furnish accommodations and equipment for register of deeds and mortgages  The board of chosen freeholders shall provide the register of deeds and mortgages with a suitable fireproof place separate and distinct from the office of the county clerk, together with suitable furniture and equipment, all of which shall be the property of the county. The board shall also provide said register with the necessary books and stationery. The records and documents in the office of said register shall be open to the public at all reasonable hours. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-89.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-89.1 - Preparation of annual budget request by county register of deeds and mortgages.

40A:9-89.1 Preparation of annual budget request by county register of deeds and mortgages.  6. A county register of deeds and mortgages shall prepare the annual budget request for the office of the county register of deeds and mortgages pursuant to the requirements of section 3 of P.L.2015, c.249 (C.40A:4-45.45b). L.2015, c.249, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-90 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-90 - Register of deeds and mortgages is the county recording officer

40A:9-90. Register of deeds and mortgages is the county recording officer  In counties having a register of deeds and mortgages the said register shall be the recording officer of the county as fully as the county clerk is the recording officer in counties not having a register of deeds and mortgages. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-91 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-91 - Personnel in the office of register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-91. Personnel in the office of register of deeds and mortgages  40A:9-91. Every register of deeds and mortgages may appoint a deputy register of deeds and mortgages to hold office during the pleasure of the said register and upon the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of the register by expiration of term, death, resignation or otherwise, the deputy register shall have the same powers and perform all the duties of the office of the register of deeds and mortgages until the vacancy is filled as provided by law.  During the absence or disability of the register of deeds and mortgages the deputy register shall have the powers of the register and perform the duties of the office. At the register's request and under his supervision, the deputy register shall have full power to perform the duties of the office of register of deeds and mortgages including the signing of the name of the register of deeds and mortgages upon any or all documents left for recording or filing in said office to the same extent as the register of deeds and mortgages himself might sign. The said register may appoint from among the employees in his office special deputy registers to serve during his pleasure and prescribe their duties. During the absence or disability of both the register and the deputy register the senior special deputy register shall have the powers of the register and perform the duties of the office. The register shall select and employ the necessary clerks and other personnel. Every deputy register 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 register. The oath of office of the deputy shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.  L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.399.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-92 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-92 - Salary of register of deeds and mortgages.

40A:9-92 Salary of register of deeds and mortgages.  40A:9-92. The board of chosen freeholders in each county, by resolution, shall fix the annual salary of the register of deeds and mortgages 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 register 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 register 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 register of deeds and mortgages 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.2; 2001, c.370, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-93 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-93 - Compensation of deputy register of deeds and mortgages, chief clerks and employees

40A:9-93. Compensation of deputy register of deeds and mortgages, chief clerks and employees  The annual compensation of the deputy register of deeds and mortgages shall not exceed 3/4 of the annual compensation of the register of deeds and mortgages. The annual compensation of any chief clerk in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages shall not exceed 3/5 of the annual compensation of the said register. The said compensations and that of all other personnel in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders of the county upon the recommendation of the register of deeds and mortgages. The compensation of the personnel in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as the county officers and employees are paid. The compensation of the personnel in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as the 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:9-94 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-94 - Eligibility for office of sheriff

40A:9-94. Eligibility for office of sheriff  No person shall be eligible to the office of sheriff of any county unless he shall have been a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county for at least 3 years next preceding his election. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-95 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-95 - Sheriff's bond

40A:9-95. Sheriff's bond  40A:9-95. Every sheriff shall enter into bond to the State of New Jersey and the county wherein he is sheriff, with sufficient corporate surety to be approved by the assignment judge of the Superior Court in the sum of $15,000.00, or in such greater sum not exceeding $50,000.00, as the said judge may order.  The bond shall be conditioned that he will well and truly execute the office of sheriff of the county of (insert name of county) and faithfully, impartially and justly perform all of the duties pertaining to such office, with respect to the State of New Jersey, the said county and all persons concerned.  The bond approved by the judge together with the oath of office, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey and duplicates with the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders of the county.  L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.400.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-96 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-96 - Sheriff's oath

40A:9-96. Sheriff's oath  Every person elected or appointed to the office of sheriff, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the following oath: "I, , sheriff of the county of do solemnly swear (or affirm) to (insert name of county) support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and perform the duties of my office as sheriff, faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of my ability." L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-97 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-97 - Certificate for commission

40A:9-97. Certificate for commission  40A:9-97. The taking of the oath of office and the execution of the required bond by a newly elected sheriff shall be certified by a Superior Court judge to the Governor in connection with the issuance of the sheriff's commission.  L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.401.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-98 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-98 - Sheriff not to perform duties of office before giving bond and taking oath; misdemeanor

40A:9-98. Sheriff not to perform duties of office before giving bond and taking oath; misdemeanor  If a sheriff elect shall perform any of the duties of his office before giving bond or taking the oath of office as provided by law, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-99 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-99 - Sheriff may act in certain cases where commission delayed

40A:9-99. Sheriff may act in certain cases where commission delayed  If the receipt by a newly elected or appointed sheriff of his commission is delayed, the said sheriff may nevertheless act as said sheriff for a period not exceeding one month before receiving his said commission. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-100 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-100 - Effective date of commission and expiration of term of office

40A:9-100. Effective date of commission and expiration of term of office  The commission of every newly-elected sheriff shall bear date and take effect on January 1, next succeeding his election, or if such date falls upon a Sunday, then on the following day, and the term of his office shall be 3 years. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 57, s. 2, eff. March 15, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-101 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-101 - Failure of sheriff elect to qualify; effect

40A:9-101. Failure of sheriff elect to qualify; effect  When any newly elected sheriff shall fail to qualify by giving the required bond and taking and subscribing his oath of office within 30 days following his election or within the time fixed by the court as herein provided, his office shall be deemed vacant. The Superior Court, for good cause shown, shall have jurisdiction to extend the time for qualification. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-102 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-102 - Vacancy in office, other than by expiration of term

40A:9-102. Vacancy in office, other than by expiration of term  When a vacancy shall occur in the office of sheriff of any county, other than by expiration of term, the Governor shall fill such vacancy with the advice and consent of the Senate by appointment of a member of the same political party as that of the previous incumbent of the office, and the commission of said appointee shall expire when a successor is elected and qualified. The successor in such case shall be elected for a term of 3 years at the general election next succeeding the happening of the vacancy unless such vacancy shall occur within 37 days next preceding such election, in which case it shall be filled at the second succeeding general election. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-103 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-103 - Bond and oath of appointee to fill vacancy

40A:9-103. Bond and oath of appointee to fill vacancy  Every person appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy in the office of sheriff, before proceeding to execute his office, shall give the bond and take and subscribe the oath in the manner and form prescribed for a sheriff elect. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-104 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-104 - Salary of sheriff.

40A:9-104 Salary of sheriff.  40A:9-104. The board of chosen freeholders in each county, by resolution, shall fix the annual salary of the sheriff 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 sheriff 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 sheriff 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 sheriff 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 1973, c.292, s.1; 1974, c.153, s.3; 2001, c.370, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-105 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-105 - Expenses payable to sheriffs

40A:9-105. Expenses payable to sheriffs  The sheriffs shall be entitled to receive in addition to the salaries provided by law, their actual expenses incurred by them personally in performing their duties such as transportation, telephone, telegraph and postal charges, to be paid by the board of chosen freeholders of the respective counties. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-106 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-106 - Uncollected fees credited to account of former sheriff

40A:9-106. Uncollected fees credited to account of former sheriff  All uncollected fees due for services rendered or expenses incurred by a deceased, disabled or disqualified sheriff shall be taxed and collected by the acting sheriff, or the newly appointed or elected sheriff and credited to the account of the former sheriff. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-107 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-107 - Sheriff to deliver to his successor moneys and papers

40A:9-107. Sheriff to deliver to his successor moneys and papers  When any person shall cease to hold the office of sheriff he shall deliver to his successor all processes, orders, mandates and papers of every kind remaining in his hands unexecuted or unreturned or otherwise outstanding and all moneys held by him as sheriff. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.